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Luis Basterra was born on 14 October, 1958 in Resistencia, Chaco, Argentina, is an An agricultural engineer. Discover Luis Basterra's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 65 years old?
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65 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
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14 October, 1958 |
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14 October |
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Resistencia, Chaco, Argentina |
| Nationality |
Argentina
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Luis Basterra Height, Weight & Measurements
At 65 years old, Luis Basterra height not available right now. We will update Luis Basterra's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Luis Basterra Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Luis Basterra worth at the age of 65 years old? Luis Basterra’s income source is mostly from being a successful engineer. He is from Argentina. We have estimated Luis Basterra's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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engineer |
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Timeline
Luis Eugenio Basterra (born 14 October 1958) is an Argentine agricultural engineer and politician.
Basterra was born in Resistencia, Chaco Province, in 1958.
In 1988 he graduated as an agricultural engineer from the National University of the Northeast (UNNE).
In his youth he was a member of the Popular Socialist Party, but later joined the ranks of the Justicialist Party when he moved to Formosa.
In 1996 he was appointed Undersecretary of Employment in the Formosa Ministry of Economy, Public Works and Services by Governor Gildo Insfrán; he was in the position until 2000, when he was appointed to the Undersecretariat of Commerce and Investment within the same ministry.
In 2003 Insfrán appointed him Minister of Production of the province; Basterra held this post until 2009.
Basterra also served as vice-president of the National Agricultural Technology Institute (INTA) from 2009 to 2011 and as Minister of Production of Formosa Province from 2003 to 2009 in the administration of Governor Gildo Insfrán.
In 2009 he also briefly served as president of the Consejo Federal de Medio Ambiente (COFEMA).
From 13 October 2009 to 10 December 2011 Basterra served as vice president of the National Agricultural Technology Institute of Argentina (INTA).
During his tenure at INTA, he sought to promote and expand the reach of aquaculture in Argentina.
He previously held the same position from 2011 to 2019.
At the 2011 general election Basterra was the 3rd candidate in the Front for Victory (FPV) list to the Chamber of Deputies in Formosa; the FPV won nearly 80% of the vote and Basterra was elected.
Shortly after taking office he was elected by the FPV majority to preside over the Agriculture Commission in the lower chamber of Congress.
In 2015 he was re-elected to the Chamber, this time placing first in the FPV party list in Formosa.
He was the country's Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries from 10 December 2019 to 20 September 2021, in the cabinet of President Alberto Fernández.
Since 2023, he has been a member of the Argentine Chamber of Deputies representing Formosa Province.
He was re-elected a third time in 2019.
On 10 December 2019, Basterra was appointed Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries by President Alberto Fernández as part of the new cabinet of Argentina, succeeding Luis Miguel Etchevehere.
Following the government's poor showings in the 2021 legislative primary elections, Basterra was replaced by Julián Domínguez as part of a cabinet reshuffle.
Basterra is a vegetarian.
