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Biography
Jorge Sanguinetti (November 14, 1934 – January 5, 2017) was a Uruguayan political figure.
Background
For many years, he was associated with local political affairs in Colonia Department. He is a member of the Colorado Party (Uruguay), and during the 1970s was a leading party activist.
Minister of Transport and Public Works
In 1985, Jorge Sanguinetti's cousin, Julio María Sanguinetti took office as President of Uruguay, and the latter appointed the former to the post of Minister of Transport and Public Works. Jorge Sanguinetti served in that post until 1989.
Later career
President of ANCAP
Sanguinetti later served as President of the Uruguayan petroleum company ANCAP. He was noted for his support for that company's privatization.
Support for Pedro Bordaberry Herrán from 2007
In 2007, Sanguinetti became a supporter of Pedro Bordaberry Herrán's Vamos Uruguay grouping within the Colorado Party (Uruguay). In doing so, he joined a number of other prominent 'Colorados'.