Ricardo Ehrlich (Montevideo, November 4, 1948-) is a Uruguayan political figure. Since 2005 he has been Mayor (styled Intendente Municipal in Spanish) of Montevideo.Ehrlich was a student militant who was jailed under the Presidency of Juan Maria Bordaberry who led a coup in 1973 to reinforce his rule at a time of great social tension. Subsequently, on his release in 1973, Ehrlich spent many years in exile in Europe.By profession Ehrlich is a leading biochemist in Uruguay.
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