Norma Liliam Kechichián García (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
PresidentJosé Mujica
Tabaré Vázquez
Preceded byHéctor Lescano
Succeeded byGermán Cardoso
Personal details
Born (1952-03-02) 2 March 1952 (age 72)
Montevideo, Uruguay
Political partyBroad Front

Background

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Born in a family of Armenian descent,[1] she has been active in the Frente Amplio (Broad Front) since its establishment.

Political offices

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In 1999, she joined 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

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References

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  1. ^ "Determined Armenian with immigrant blood". Retrieved 30 May 2012. (in Spanish)
  2. ^ "National Representative Liliam Kechichián". Uruguayan Parliament. Archived from the original on 15 July 2015. Retrieved 30 April 2013. (in Spanish)
  3. ^ "Kechichian replaces Lescano". El Observador. 30 May 2012. Archived from the original on 3 July 2012. Retrieved 30 April 2013.
  4. ^ "Presidential Resolution" (PDF). Uruguayan President's Office. 30 May 2012.
  5. ^ "Government Ministers of Uruguay". rulers.org. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
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