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Brazil & Southern Cone - August 2008 (ISSN 1741-4431)
URUGUAY: Astori makes bid for presidency
The economy minister, Danilo Astori, announced eagerly anticipated
tax reforms at the tail end of July. The reforms are crucial to his prospects
for succeeding President Tabaré Vázquez in next year's elections. On 11 August
Astori announced his resignation as finance minister (to be effective from
September) so that he could compete for the Frente Amplio's presidential
nomination.
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