Mario Esteban Bergara Duque (born 4 May 1965) is a Uruguayan economist, public accountant, professor, and politician of the Broad Front.

[1] Bergara, along with his twin brother, was born on 4 May 1965 in Montevideo to a family of Spanish descent.

[2] Bergara attended the University of the Republic for his undergraduate studies, graduating as an economist and public accountant in 1987 and 1990.

On 11 November 2008, he assumed the role of President of the Central Bank of Uruguay, a position he held until 26 December 2013.

[6] At that moment, he was appointed Minister of Economy and Finance, replacing Fernando Lorenzo.

[10] However, he was defeated by Daniel Martínez, who represented the party in the general election the same year.

"Political Institutions, Policymaking Processes, and Policy Outcomes: The Case of Uruguay".