Nilda Garré
Encyclopedia
Nilda Garré a former leftist militant, is the current Minister of Security of Argentina
, and the former Minister of Defense
since 2005. She was the first woman to hold each office in the country.
Buenos Aires
in 1945. She was elected a deputy in the Argentine Chamber of Deputies
in 1973 for the Frente Justicialista de la Liberación, a militant Peronist movement, serving until the dissolution of Congress in 1976. In 1995, having joined FrePaSo with other left-wing Justicialists, she became a deputy once again, stepping down in 2000 to become a junior minister in the government of Radical
Fernando de la Rúa
who was backed by FrePaSo. She returned to the Chamber of Deputies in 2001, serving until 2005.
In 2005 Garré shortly served as ambassador to Venezuela
but was recalled to join the government of President Néstor Kirchner
as defense minister replacing José Pampuro
. However her administration implemented several outstanding changes as the jointness
(in Argentine slang
conjuntez) and emphasizing the civilian leading of the national Defense. Until then each one of the armed forces had complete autonomy on budget, purchase, organisation and deployment.
Garré is often mentioned in the same context as other South American women who have recently assumed leadership positions traditionally held by men. This group includes Chilean President Michelle Bachelet
and Garré's compatriot Felisa Miceli
, who served as minister of economy
.
The distribution of the Clarín
and La Nación
newspapers was blocked on March 27, 2011, and the police did not do anything to prevent or stop this. This was not the first time this happened, and the government had already been warned by the judicial power to prevent further blockades. As a result, the Radical Civic Union
promoted the impeachment
of Nilda Garré.
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
, and the former Minister of Defense
Ministry of Defense (Argentina)
The Ministry of Defense of Argentina is a ministry of the national executive power that deals with everything related to the country national defense...
since 2005. She was the first woman to hold each office in the country.
Career
Garré was born in San TelmoSan Telmo
San Telmo is the oldest barrio of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is a well-preserved area of the Argentine metropolis and is characterized by its colonial buildings. Cafes, tango parlors and antique shops line the cobblestone streets, which are often filled with artists and dancers.San Telmo's...
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
in 1945. She was elected a deputy in the Argentine Chamber of Deputies
Argentine Chamber of Deputies
The Chamber of Deputies is the lower house of the Argentine National Congress. This Chamber holds exclusive rights to create taxes, to draft troops, and to accuse the President, the ministers and the members of the Supreme Court before the Senate....
in 1973 for the Frente Justicialista de la Liberación, a militant Peronist movement, serving until the dissolution of Congress in 1976. In 1995, having joined FrePaSo with other left-wing Justicialists, she became a deputy once again, stepping down in 2000 to become a junior minister in the government of Radical
Radical Civic Union
The Radical Civic Union is a political party in Argentina. The party's positions on issues range from liberal to social democratic. The UCR is a member of the Socialist International. Founded in 1891 by radical liberals, it is the oldest political party active in Argentina...
Fernando de la Rúa
Fernando de la Rúa
Fernando de la Rúa is an Argentine politician. He was president of the country from December 10, 1999 to December 21, 2001 for the Alliance for Work, Justice and Education ....
who was backed by FrePaSo. She returned to the Chamber of Deputies in 2001, serving until 2005.
In 2005 Garré shortly served as ambassador to Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
but was recalled to join the government of President Néstor Kirchner
Néstor Kirchner
Néstor Carlos Kirchner was an Argentine politician who served as the 54th President of Argentina from 25 May 2003 until 10 December 2007. Previously, he was Governor of Santa Cruz Province since 10 December 1991. He briefly served as Secretary General of the Union of South American Nations ...
as defense minister replacing José Pampuro
José Pampuro
José Juan Bautista Pampuro is an Argentine politician. He is a member of the Justicialist Party, was formerly a Defense Minister and is currently a senator for Buenos Aires Province. He serves as the Senate provisional President and is second in line for the presidential succession.Pampuro was...
. However her administration implemented several outstanding changes as the jointness
Jointness
Jointness is an expression coined by the US Services to describe cross service cooperation in all stages of the military processes, from research, through procurement and into operations. Today, it is accepted by many advanced militaries including the Israeli Security Forces...
(in Argentine slang
Slang
Slang is the use of informal words and expressions that are not considered standard in the speaker's language or dialect but are considered more acceptable when used socially. Slang is often to be found in areas of the lexicon that refer to things considered taboo...
conjuntez) and emphasizing the civilian leading of the national Defense. Until then each one of the armed forces had complete autonomy on budget, purchase, organisation and deployment.
Garré is often mentioned in the same context as other South American women who have recently assumed leadership positions traditionally held by men. This group includes Chilean President Michelle Bachelet
Michelle Bachelet
Verónica Michelle Bachelet Jeria is a Social Democrat politician who was President of Chile from 11 March 2006 to 11 March 2010. She was the first woman president of her country...
and Garré's compatriot Felisa Miceli
Felisa Miceli
Felisa Miceli is an Argentine economist, and a former Minister of Economy and Production of Argentina...
, who served as minister of economy
Minister of Economy of Argentina
The Minister of Economy is the head of the Ministry of Economy and Production of Argentina, concerned with finance and monetary matters. The position within the Government of Argentina is analogous to the finance ministers of some countries and the United States Treasury Secretary...
.
The distribution of the Clarín
Clarín (newspaper)
Clarín is the largest newspaper in Argentina, published by the Grupo Clarín media group. It was founded by Roberto Noble on 28 August 1945. It is politically centrist but popularly understood to oppose the Kirchner government...
and La Nación
La Nación
La Nación is an Argentine daily newspaper. The country's leading conservative paper, the centrist Clarín is its main competitor. It is the only newspaper in Argentina still published in broadsheet format.-Overview:...
newspapers was blocked on March 27, 2011, and the police did not do anything to prevent or stop this. This was not the first time this happened, and the government had already been warned by the judicial power to prevent further blockades. As a result, the Radical Civic Union
Radical Civic Union
The Radical Civic Union is a political party in Argentina. The party's positions on issues range from liberal to social democratic. The UCR is a member of the Socialist International. Founded in 1891 by radical liberals, it is the oldest political party active in Argentina...
promoted the impeachment
Impeachment
Impeachment is a formal process in which an official is accused of unlawful activity, the outcome of which, depending on the country, may include the removal of that official from office as well as other punishment....
of Nilda Garré.