Liliam Kechichián
Liliam Kechichián (born 2 March 1952 in Montevideo) is a Uruguayan politician.
Liliam Kechichián | |
|---|---|
 Liliam Kechichián in 2016 | |
| Senator of Uruguay | |
| Assumed office February 15, 2020 | |
| Minister of Tourism of Uruguay | |
| In office May 30, 2012 – January 31, 2020 | |
| President | José Mujica Tabaré Vázquez |
| Preceded by | Héctor Lescano |
| Succeeded by | Germán Cardoso |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 March 1952 Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Political party | Broad Front |
Background
Born in a family of Armenian descent,[1] she has been active in the Frente Amplio (Broad Front) since its establishment.
Political offices
In 1999 she joins the Progressive Alliance sector. In 2004 she was elected to the Parliament[2] Soon she was appointed Deputy Minister of Tourism, alongside Héctor Lescano. In May 2012 she was appointed Minister of Tourism, thus serving in the Administrations of both Presidents Tabaré Vázquez and José Mujica. [3][4][5]
See also
References
- "Determined Armenian with immigrant blood". Retrieved 30 May 2012. (in Spanish)
- "National Representative Liliam Kechichián". Uruguayan Parliament. Archived from the original on 15 July 2015. Retrieved 30 April 2013. (in Spanish)
- "Kechichian replaces Lescano". El Observador. 30 May 2012. Archived from the original on 3 July 2012. Retrieved 30 April 2013.
- "Presidential Resolution" (PDF). Uruguayan President's Office. 30 May 2012.
- "Government Ministers of Uruguay". rulers.org. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
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