Leaders and figures from across the political spectrum of Uruguay They fired the former vice president and former Minister of Economy, Danilo Astori, after hearing the news of his death this morning. Emotional messages, recognition of his fundamental contribution to politics Uruguay His honesty and condolences in a more formal tone flooded social networks on a sad day for the country.
“We want to communicate the saddest news. Our beloved colleague Danilo Astori has passed away.” This is how he communicated Uruguay Assembly, the sector of Wide Front of which Astori was leader, the death of who was a senator of the Republic until November of last year. “With reason and heart, see you always dear Danilo,” added the official account. Messages of condolence and memories about the two-time Minister of Economy of the Republic, an undisputed leader of the Frente Amplio, did not take long to arrive from all corners of the Uruguayan political sphere.
“It was not necessary for Danilo to die to go down in history. He was already there in a place well earned for his contributions to the construction of a Uruguay better. He was the helmsman in command but also the day-to-day oarsman of government and politics,” said the senator. Mario Bergara in one of the most heartfelt messages. The also former president of Central Bank (BCU) He was trained alongside Astori and, in addition, had received the support of his sector for the internal elections in view of the 2024 elections. “He was a severe teacher who, when it came to thinking about the country, demanded that it be done with depth and rigor,” he recalled, adding that “it is our commitment to continue your legacy “Seregnista”.
From the left coalition the two main candidates also fired him, Yamandu Orsi and Carolina Cosse. The first summed up his feeling in a few words: “Companion of all hours, thank you and see you always.”
For her part, the mayor of Montevideo expressed that “Today is a day of pain for the Frente Amplistas and the Uruguay all. We will unite in a big hug in honor of our great Danilo Astori, always a companion.” Likewise, he announced the suspension of the event in Cord Club today, where he would officially announce his candidacy for the presidency.
Greetings from the ruling party
From the nationalist ranks, the greetings from both the president Luis Lacalle Pou, who not only wrote on social networks but also expressed his condolences at the event he was participating in when he learned of Astori’s death; such as that of the secretary of the Presidency – and potential pre-candidate for the National Party—Álvaro Delgado.
“We are very sorry for the death of the former senator, former minister and former vice president of the Republic, Danilo Astori,” Delgado wrote in a formal tone. He also greeted the former vice president’s family, as well as the Wide Front and Uruguay Assembly.
By the Colorado Party, The first message was unified from the entire sector: “We regret the death of the former Vice President of the Republic and Minister of Economy, Danilo Astori. We fraternally greet family and friends,” expressed the official account. Also the former president of They code and Colorado pre-candidate Robert Silva He sent his condolences and noted that he always valued “his honesty in recognizing different episodes of national life from places of prominent political action.”
Likewise, the senator and leader of Open Town Hall, Guido Manini Ríos, He expressed himself on social networks upon hearing the news of Astori’s death, of whom he recognized his “prominent role in Uruguayan politics in recent times.”
The memory of economists
As a great economic reference, Astori was also remembered by different economists from the country.
“Astori was one of the most influential people in the economic leadership of the FA governments. He knew how to unite, he led and defended modern ideas within the left of the continent, distancing his political force from anachronistic populism and disastrous policies” wrote the former mayor of BCU Financial Regulation, José Licandro; who particularly highlighted the work for “macro stability and the rules of the game to attract investments”, as well as the tax reform that the former Minister of Economy implemented. “I always got the impression that his legacy has not been sufficiently recognized, especially within his political force. I hope that time will make us value his contributions to the country, as it deserved,” he considered.
Also the economist Aldo Lema He remembered Astori on his networks. “Very sad day: Danilo Astori, former vice president of Uruguay and former Minister of Economy, whom I appreciated directly as a professor, but above all as a statesman and public servant. Essential role to improve the country’s politics and policies,” he expressed.
Source: Ambito
