Julio Silveira (born 27 June 1953) is a Uruguayan

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. He served as a member of the

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from 2000 to 2005. Silveira served as the executive

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of the major

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of Uruguay from 1984 to 2000. He was elected to serve as a member of the

in 1999. Silveira assumed his office in 2000, serving until 2005. He also served as the

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of the northernmost department

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from 2005 to 2009. The following year, Silveira became director of the national postal service Correo Uruguayo. He served until 2013. Silveira currently serves as the

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of the Correo Uruguayo since 22 June 2020.

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1953 births Living people People from Artigas Department People from Artigas, Uruguay Members of the Chamber of Representatives of Uruguay National Party (Uruguay) politicians 20th-century Uruguayan politicians 21st-century Uruguayan politicians Intendants of Artigas Department {{Uruguay-politician-stub