Pablo Longueira | |
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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 right-wing politician and industrial 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.[1][2] The faction led by Longueira was characterised by its political work in poor sectors.[1]
During the 1980s he earned a reputation of a boots on the ground politician who aided shanty town dwellers.[3] 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.[4] 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.[4]
In connection to his ministerial work during the first Piñera administration Longuera is facing corruption charges, including bribery and tax evasion.[4]
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