Alberto Weretilneck

Who is Alberto Weretilneck?

Alberto Weretilneck is the current governor of Río Negro Province, Argentina.

Born in El Bolsón, Río Negro, he joined the center-left Broad Front, and was elected mayor of Cipolletti, Río Negro Province, in 2007. He became a supporter of Kirchnerism and was elected Vicegovernor in 2011; he was also named Vice President of the Broad Front on December 17, serving with Adriana Puiggrós.

Weretilneck became governor on January 1, 2012, after the sudden death of Governor Carlos Soria.