Lucía Topolansky
| Lucía Topolansky | |
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 Lucía Topolansky in 2010. | |
| Senator of the Republic | |
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Assumed office February 15, 2010 | |
| President of the Senate | |
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In office February 15, 2015 – March 1, 2015 | |
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In office February 15, 2010 – March 1, 2010 | |
| First Lady of Uruguay | |
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In role March 1, 2010 – March 1, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | María Auxiliadora Delgado |
| Succeeded by | María Auxiliadora Delgado |
| Representative of the Republic | |
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In office February 15, 2000 – February 14, 2005 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
September 25, 1944 Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Nationality | Uruguayan |
| Political party |
Broad Front Movement of Popular Participation |
| Spouse(s) | José Mujica |
| Parents |
María Elia Saavedra Luis Topolansky |
| Residence | Rincón del Cerro, just outside Montevideo |
| Occupation | Politician |
Lucía Topolansky Saavedra (born September 25, 1944) is a Uruguayan politician who has served as a Senator since 2010. Topolansky, who is the wife of former President José Mujica, was the First Lady of Uruguay from 2010 to 2015.
Background
During her childhood she studied in the College Sacré Cœur de las Hermanas Dominicas in Montevideo with her twin sister. She then entered the Instituto Alfredo Vásquez Acevedo and there she became part of the guild of students.
She has been associated with the Movement of Popular Participation (MPP) for many years,[1] linked with the former guerilla movement the Tupamaros.
She is of Polish ancestry on her father's side (Luis Topolansky).
She is married to José Mujica, who was the President of Uruguay from 2010 to 2015.
Political offices
She served as a Deputy for Montevideo from 2000 to 2005 and she subsequently became a Senator. In the 2009 election she received the highest number of votes for Senator, being the leader of the 609 list.
She was considered as a possible running mate for Tabare Vazquez, the presidential candidate of the ruling coalition, in the 2014 elections.[2]
Acting President of Uruguay
On November 26, 2010, due to the absence of both President Mujica and Vice-President Danilo Astori, she became Acting President, making her the first female president of Uruguay, despite it being temporary. This brief term of acting Presidency lasted until November 28, 2010, when elected Vice President Astori returned to Uruguay.[3][4]
This state of affairs came about because of a clause in the Uruguayan Constitution, which stipulates that the Presidency passes temporarily to the leader of the largest elected grouping in the Upper House, if both the President and the Vice President are absent from the territory of the Republic.
See also
References
- ↑ 'Lucía Topolansky', Wikipedia (in Spanish), es:Lucía Topolansky,
- ↑ "Uruguay's first lady praises Cristina Fernandez and blast opposition". Merco Press.
- ↑ El País (2010-11-28). "Lucía Topolansky presidenta de Uruguay" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2011-04-29.
- ↑ Mercopress (2010-11-25). "First time ever woman president (for a few days) in Uruguay". Retrieved 2011-04-29.