Mónica Haydée Fein (born 3 June 1957) is an Argentine biochemist and Socialist Party politician who was intendente (mayor) of Rosario from 2011 to 2019. She has been a National Deputy since 2021, and previously held the same position from 2007 to 2011.
Mónica Fein | |
|---|---|
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| National Deputy | |
| Assumed office 10 December 2021 | |
| Constituency | Santa Fe |
| In office 10 December 2007 – 10 December 2011 | |
| Constituency | Santa Fe |
| President of the Socialist Party | |
| Assumed office 6 June 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Antonio Bonfatti |
| Mayor of Rosario | |
| In office 10 December 2011 – 10 December 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Miguel Lifschitz |
| Succeeded by | Pablo Javkin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 3, 1957 Luján, Argentina |
| Political party | Popular Socialist Party Socialist Party |
| Other political affiliations | Alliance (1997–2001) Progressive, Civic and Social Front (2007–2023) Hacemos por Nuestro País (2023–present) |
| Spouse | Miguel Caravacca |
| Alma mater | National University of Rosario |
| Profession | Biochemist |
Since 2021, she has been president of the Socialist Party.[1]
Early life and education
editFein was born in Luján, Buenos Aires Province.[2] She became active in politics at age 17, joining the Popular Socialist Party. She participated in the National Reform Movement as President of the Student Center of the School of Biochemistry and Pharmacy at the National University of Rosario, where she graduated with a degree in Biochemistry. She then served as Secretary of Student Welfare, as Faculty Graduate Advisor, and as Secretary of the UNR University Extension.[3]
She began her training in Public Health at the Lazarte Institute. She participated in the creation of the Laboratory for Proprietary Medicinal (LEM) for the City of Rosario in 1992; the LEM, which coordinated its development with academia, would become a national model for the public production of pharmaceuticals. Fein was appointed Director of the City Sanitation Department in 1995, where she promoted more active food safety control by developing the Food Institute, a pioneer in Argentina in the field of locally based public food safety education and quality inspection.[3]
Political career
editHermes Binner, a fellow Socialist elected mayor of the city, appointed Fein Secretary of Public Health in 1997. She strengthened the local primary care network, focused efforts on hospital standards, and launched the Center for Ambulatory Medical Specialties of Rosario (CEMAR). She headed the party list of Socialist candidates to the City Council in 2001, and remained in the post until 2003, serving as President of the Health Commission.[3]
Mayor Miguel Lifschitz retained Fein as Secretary of Public Health. She oversaw construction of the new Martín Maternity facility, and her management was recognized by the World Health Organization. She was elected to the Argentine Chamber of Deputies in 2007 for the Santa Fe Civic and Social Progressive Front, which led the Socialist Party caucus therein, and Fein was elected caucus president. She was named Secretary of the Commission for Social Action and Public Health, and also served in the Committees on Rules, Taxes, Constitutional Affairs, General Legislation, Population and Human Development, and the Elderly.[3]
She was nominated as candidate for mayor of the city of Rosario by the Progressive, Civic and Social Front on 22 May 2011.[4] She was elected on 24 July with 52.2% of the vote, defeating the runner-up, Héctor Cavallero, by 22% and becoming the first Socialist woman elected mayor in Argentine history.[5]
Electoral history
editExecutive
edit| Election | Office | List | Votes | Result | Ref. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | % | P. | ||||||
| 2011 | Mayor of Rosario | Progressive, Civic and Social Front | 260,936 | 52.15% | 1st | Elected | [6] | |
| 2015 | Progressive, Civic and Social Front | 165,845 | 30.19% | 1st | Elected | [7] | ||
| 2023 PASO | Governor of Santa Fe | United to Change Santa Fe | 139,773 | 14.25% | 4th | Not elected[a] | [8] | |
- ^ Lost in the coalition's internal election.
Legislative
edit| Election | Office | List | # | District | Votes | Result | Ref. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | % | P. | ||||||||
| 2001 | Councillor | Santa Fe Alliance | 1 | Rosario | 100,384 | 24.98% | 2nd[a] | Elected | [9] | |
| 2007 | National Deputy | Progressive, Civic and Social Front | 3 | Santa Fe Province | 544,546 | 33.67% | 2nd[a] | Elected | [10] | |
| 2021 | Broad Progressive Front | 1 | Santa Fe Province | 222,740 | 12.25% | 3rd[a] | Elected | [11] | ||
- ^ a b c Presented on an electoral list. The data shown represents the share of the vote the entire party/alliance received in that constituency.
References
edit- ^ "El socialismo renovó autoridades y sigue esquivando la grieta". Letra P (in Spanish). 9 June 2021. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- ^ "Mónica Fein: Curriculum vitae". Honorable Cámara de Diputados de la Nación. Archived from the original on 1 December 2011. Retrieved 6 August 2011.
- ^ a b c d "Ficha personal". Mónica Fein. Archived from the original on 8 February 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2011.
- ^ "Fein ganó la interna y fue la más votada". It10 Digital. Archived from the original on 9 August 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2011.
- ^ "Mónica Fein ganó las elecciones municipales de Rosario con el 50% de los votos". Agencia Fe. Archived from the original on 18 March 2012.
- ^ "Escrutinio Definitivo". santafe.gov.ar (in Spanish). Tribunal Electoral de la Provincia de Santa Fe. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ "Escrutinio Definitivo". santafe.gov.ar (in Spanish). Tribunal Electoral de la Provincia de Santa Fe. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ "Elecciones 2023". santafe.gov.ar (in Spanish). Tribunal Electoral de la Provincia de Santa Fe. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ "Escrutinio Definitivo". santafe.gov.ar (in Spanish). Tribunal Electoral de la Provincia de Santa Fe. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ "Elecciones 2007". argentina.gob.ar (in Spanish). Dirección Nacional Electoral. 14 February 2019. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
- ^ "Elecciones 2021". argentina.gob.ar (in Spanish). Dirección Nacional Electoral. Retrieved 4 February 2023.[permanent dead link]
External links
edit- Official website (in Spanish)