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Mariano De Vedia Y Mitre
Mariano de Vedia y Mitre (29 December 1880 – 19 February 1958) was an Argentine lawyer, writer, historian, and politician who served as ''Mayor of Buenos Aires, intendente'' (mayor) of the City of Buenos Aires from 1932 to 1938, appointed by President Agustín P. Justo. His tenure was marked by major public works but also marred by the CHADE Scandal, a corruption case involving fraudulent electricity concessions. Early life and career Born on 29 December 1880 into a prominent Buenos Aires family. His father, also named Mariano, was Governor of Corrientes Province, governor of Corrientes Province, Corrientes and served as a national deputy, while his maternal grandfather, Bartolomé Mitre, was one of the leading figures of Argentina's 19th century history and served as president from 1962 to 1968. On his paternal side he was a descendant of Juan Martín de Pueyrredón, an early leader of Independence-era Argentina. Vedia y Mitre earned his law degree from the University of Bueno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayor Of Buenos Aires
This is a list of mayors and chiefs of government of the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina's capital, since its federalization. Its first Mayor (, Intendant) was Torcuato de Alvear, who was appointed by President Julio Argentino Roca following the city's federalization. For the next 110 years, the intendant was directly appointed by the president, meaning that Buenos Aires had less autonomy than the smallest municipality. Following the 1994 amendment of the Argentine Constitution, the city gained autonomous status. The title of the city's chief executive was changed to Chief of Government ('), who was directly elected by universal suffrage. He was assisted by a Vice-Chief of Government ('), elected on the same ticket. However, in popular usage, especially outside of Argentina, the chief and vice-chief are often called mayor and vice-mayor, respectively. The chief and vice chief are elected on a single ticket for a term of four years, with possibility of reelection. The first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
