Carlos Cruz Lorenzen

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Cruz and the second or maternal family name is Lorenzen.
Carlos Cruz Lorenzen
Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications
In office
11 March 2000 – 7 February 2002
PresidentRicardo Lagos
Preceded byClaudio Hohmann
Succeeded byJavier Etcheberry
Personal details
Born (1951-10-13) 13 October 1951 (age 73)
Santiago, Chile
Political party
SpouseÁgata Gambardella Casanova
ChildrenOne
Parent(s)Sergio Cruz Costa
Margot Lorenzen Oehrens
Alma mater
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionBusiness administrator
Economist

Carlos Enrique Cruz Lorenzen (born 13 October 1951) is a Chilean politician and economist who served as minister during Ricardo Lagos' government (2000−2006).

In Chile, he is remembered for the corruption cases under his office as minister, which involved bonuses and privileges for companies in bids.[1]

  1. ^ "Carlos Cruz y la vuelta de los sobresueldos: Lo del Ejército "no tiene ningún punto de comparación" con el MOP Gate". La Tercera. 22 February 2018. Retrieved 7 March 2022.