Luis Antonio Hierro López
Luis Antonio Hierro López (born June 6, 1947) is a Uruguayan politician. He was the 13th vice president of Uruguay from 2000 to 2005 under Jorge Batlle. He was a member of the Colorado Party. Hierro López was National Representative, Senator and as Ministry of the Interior. He also was President of the Chamber of Representatives.[1]
Luis Hierro López | |
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| 13th Vice President of Uruguay | |
| In office 1 March 2000 – 1 March 2005 | |
| President | Jorge Batlle |
| Preceded by | Hugo Fernández Faingold |
| Succeeded by | Rodolfo Nin Novoa |
| Uruguay Ambassador to Peru | |
| Assumed office 22 March 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Carlos Barros |
| Minister of the Interior of Uruguay | |
| In office 2 February 1998 – 9 October 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Didier Opertti |
| Succeeded by | Guillermo Stirling |
| Senator of Uruguay | |
| In office 15 February 1995 – 15 February 2000 | |
| President of the Chamber of Representatives | |
| In office 1 March 1989 – 15 February 1990 | |
| Representative of Uruguay for Montevideo | |
| In office 14 February 1985 – 15 February 1995 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Luis Antonio Hierro López 6 January 1947 Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Political party | Colorado Party |
| Spouse(s) | Ligia Almitrán Penza |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Instituto de Profesores Artigas |