The elected president, Yamandu Orsihas revealed the composition of his ministerial cabinet after a weekend of deliberations and consensus. The names of ministers and undersecretaries will be officially announced this Monday at noon at the Radisson hotel, where Orsi will detail the final appointments.
One of the most notable decisions is that Fernanda Cardona will take over as Minister of Industry, Energy and Mining. Cardona, current director of UTE and former general director of the Ministry’s Secretariat under the administration of Tabaré Vázquez, will lead the sector now linked to the Popular Participation Movement (MPP).
The Ministry of Economy will be headed by Gabriel Oddonewith Martín Vallcorba as undersecretary. The Planning and Budget Office will be directed by Rodrigo Arim, current rector of the University of the Republic, who will resign from the position to assume his new role. Edgardo Ortuño will be in charge of the Ministry of the Environment.
The MPP, the most voted force within the FA, will have a predominant role
The sector led by José Mujica will have a significant role in the new government, controlling five ministries. These include the Ministry of Defense, with Sandra LazoLivestock headed by Alfredo Frattias well as Transportation and Public Works with Lucía Etcheverry and Housing with Cecilia Cairo. Additionally, Christian di Candiaformer mayor of Montevideo, will be undersecretary of Housing.
The Ministry of the Interior will see a change of leadership with Carlos BlackHomicide prosecutor, as the new head. Negro must resign from the Prosecutor’s Office to assume this strategic role in national security. Gabriela Valverde, current ministry official, will be the undersecretary.
The Central Committee of the Communist Party was informed by its general secretary, Juan Castilloon the progress in negotiations with Alejandro Sánchez, future Secretary of the Presidency. Castillo will direct the Ministry of Labor and Social Security, accompanied by Hugo Barreto, a lawyer promoted by the Christian Democratic Party.
The Communist Party He will also occupy three undersecretaries: Social Development, Livestock and Education and Culture. Those chosen are Federico Graña, Matías Carámbula and Gabriela Verde. Meanwhile, José Carlos Mahía will be the Minister of Education and Culture.
More names confirmed for Orsi’s cabinet
The Socialist Party He will be responsible for the Ministry of Social Development under the leadership of Gonzalo Civila, senator and general secretary of this political formation. In addition, the Carolina Cosse sector, La Broad, will occupy the Ministry of Tourism, with Pablo Menoni as possible owner and Ana Claudia Caramleader of Rocha, as undersecretary.
In Foreign Affairs, the next chancellor will be Mario Lubetkinfollowed by Valeria Csukasi, notable for her role in the agreements between Mercosur and the European Union. For her part, Cristina Lustemberg will assume the Public Health portfolio, while the name of Leonel Briozzo is being considered for the Undersecretary of Health.
