Pablo Longueira
Pablo Longueira | |
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Longueira in 2011 | |
| Minister of Economy, Development and Tourism of Chile | |
| In office 18 July 2011 – 29 April 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Juan Andrés Fontaine |
| Succeeded by | Félix de Vicente |
| Member of the Senate of Chile | |
| In office 11 March 2006 – 18 July 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Carlos Bombal |
| Succeeded by | Ena von Baer |
| Constituency | 8th Circumscription |
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile | |
| In office 11 March 2002 – 11 March 2006 | |
| Preceded by | María Rozas Velásquez |
| Succeeded by | Karla Rubilar |
| Constituency | 17th District (Conchalí, Huechuraba and Renca) |
| Deputy of the Republic | |
| In office 11 March 1990 – 11 March 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Creation of the position |
| Succeeded by | José Antonio Kast |
| Constituency | 30th District (Buin, Calera de Tango, Paine and San Bernardo) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Juan Pablo Longueira Montes 12 August 1958 Osorno, Chile |
| Political party | Independent Democratic Union |
| Spouse | Cecilia Brinkmann Estévez |
| Children | Seven |
| Residence | Santiago, Chile |
| Alma mater | University of Chile |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Civil engineer |
Juan Pablo Longueira Montes (born August 12, 1958) is a Chilean politician and civil engineer who served as Minister of Economy, Development and Tourism of Chile from 2011 to 2013. He was a founding member of the Independent Democratic Union (UDI) being very close to Jaime Guzmán.
Within the UDI he led the social-conservative camp, which coexisted with Jovino Novoa's liberal-conservative faction. The faction led by Longueira was characterised by its political work in poor sectors.
During the 1980s, he earned a reputation of a boots on the ground politician who aided shanty town dwellers. Longueira served as a Senator before being appointed by President Sebastián Piñera to serve in the Cabinet. He was previously a deputy from 1990 until 2006.
Following a retirement from politics since his aborted presidential candidacy in 2013 in 2020 Longueira announced his return to politics. His comeback has so far been marked by failed bids to the UDI presidency and the Constitutional Convention and the voluntary end of his membership in UDI.
In connection to his ministerial work during the first Piñera administration Longuera is facing corruption charges, including bribery and tax evasion.