Manuel Rosales

Manuel Antonio Rosales Guerrero (born December 12, 1952, in Santa Bárbara del Zulia) is a Venezuelan educator and politician, current governor of Zulia. He was the most prominent opposition candidate in the 2006 presidential election, losing to incumbent Hugo Chávez. He served as a congressman, mayor, and governor, but in April 2009, stepped down as Mayor of Maracaibo when he was charged with corruption in Venezuela and fled to Peru. Rosales denies the charges, and was granted political asylum in Peru.

For the American organ builder, see Manuel Rosales (organ builder).
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Rosales and the second or maternal family name is Guerrero.
Manuel Rosales
34th Governor of Zulia
Assumed office
10 December 2021
Preceded byOmar Prieto
In office
2 February 2000 – 23 November 2008
Preceded byGermán Valero
Succeeded byPablo Pérez Álvarez
55th Mayor of Maracaibo
In office
1 December 2008 – 24 April 2009
Preceded byGian Carlo Di Martino
Succeeded byDaniel Ponne
(interim)
53rd Mayor of Maracaibo
In office
1996–2000
Preceded byFernando Chumaceiro
Succeeded byGian Carlo Di Martino
Personal details
Born (1952-12-12) December 12, 1952
Santa Bárbara del Zulia, Zulia State
Political partyUn Nuevo Tiempo
SpouseEveling Trejo de Rosales
ProfessionPolitician/Teacher
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