Ricardo Mario Ehrlich (

Montevideo Montevideo (, ; ) is the capital city, capital and List of cities in Uruguay, largest city of Uruguay. According to the 2023 census, the city proper has a population of 1,302,954 (about 37.2% of the country's total population) in an area of . M ...

, born 4 November 1948) is a

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an biologist and a political figure.

Biography

From 2005 until 2010 he was

Mayor In many countries, a mayor is the highest-ranking official in a Municipal corporation, municipal government such as that of a city or a town. Worldwide, there is a wide variance in local laws and customs regarding the powers and responsibilitie ...

(styled ''Intendente Municipal'' in Uruguayan vernacular Spanish) of

. He is from the prominent local Jewish community. Ehrlich was a student militant who was jailed under the Presidency of Juan Maria Bordaberry who led a coup in 1973 to reinforce his rule at a time of great social tension. Subsequently, on his release in 1973, Ehrlich spent many years in exile in Europe. By profession Ehrlich is a leading

biochemist Biochemists are scientists who are trained in biochemistry. They study chemical processes and chemical transformations in living organisms. Biochemists study DNA, proteins and Cell (biology), cell parts. The word "biochemist" is a portmanteau of ...

in Uruguay. In 2005 Ehrlich stood for the leftist Frente Amplio in

's mayoral elections and won, gaining 60.9% of the vote. His nearest rival, for the Colorado Party, was

Pedro Bordaberry Juan Pedro Bordaberry Herrán (born 28 April 1960) is a Uruguayan attorney, lecturer, and politician, serving as Senate of Uruguay, Senator of the Republic since 2025. He previously served in the same position from 2010 to 2020, as Ministry of To ...

, a son of former President Juan Maria Bordaberry, who scored 26.9%. He was longlisted for the 2008 World Mayor award. On March 1, 2010, new president José Mujica appointed him Minister of Education.

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