| Ing. Ricardo Ehrlich | |
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| Assumed office April 1, 2005 |
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| President | Tabaré Vázquez |
| Preceded by | Mariano Arana |
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| Born | November 4, 1948 Montevideo |
| Nationality | Uruguayan |
| Political party | Broad Front |
| Residence | Montevideo |
| Profession | Engineer |
Ricardo Ehrlich (Spanish pronunciation: [riˈkaɾðo ˈeɾliʧ] Montevideo, November 4, 1948-) is a Uruguayan political figure. Since 2005 he has been Mayor (styled Intendente Municipal in Spanish) of Montevideo. 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 in Uruguay.
In 2005 Ehrlich stood for the leftist Frente Amplio in Montevideo's mayoral elections and won, gaining 60.9% of the vote. His nearest rival, for the Colorado Party, was Pedro Bordaberry, a son of former President Juan Maria Bordaberry, who scored 26.9%.
He is longlisted for the 2008 World Mayor award.
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