Susana Beatriz Decibe
Susana Beatriz Decibe is an Argentine sociologist who has also served as the Minister of Education (1996–99).
Early life
Born in Bragado on 7 August 1949, Decibe is a cousin of comedian Eber Luis Decibe.[1][2] After finishing her schooling, Decibe attended the University of Buenos Aires, from where she earned her degree in sociology. She did her Masters from Latin American Social Sciences Institute (FLACSO).[3]
Career
A member of the Peronist Youth, Decibe joined the Montoneros for a brief period. During the 1976 Argentine coup d'état, she was detained at the Navy Petty-Officers School of Mechanics (ESMA).[2] Decibe became an advisor to the Argentine Chamber of Deputies's Education Commission in 1989.[3] In 1996, she was appointed minister of education, the third one during the presidency of Carlos Menem. Her predecessor Jorge Alberto Rodríguez had suggested her name to Menem.[3] However, she resigned from her office in 1999, as a protest to government's reduction in education budget.[2] Manuel García Solá succeeded her.[4]
Personal life
Decibe married a company executive with whom she had four children. The couple separated in 2002.[2][3]
References
- ^ "Volvió "La revista dislocada"". El Día (La Plata) (in Spanish). 18 January 2004. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
- ^ a b c d Dandan, Alejandra (1 July 2008). "Qué es de la vida de... Susana Decibe" [What is the life of ... Susana Decibe]. Página/12 (in Spanish). Retrieved 20 November 2017.
- ^ a b c d Vedia, Mariano De (29 March 1996). "Susana Decibe una ministra que nadie esperaba" [Susana Decibes a minister that nobody expected]. La Nación (in Spanish). Retrieved 20 November 2017.
- ^ "Decibe Renuncio y Menem Designo a su Segundo Para Reemplazarla" [Decibe resigned and Menem appointed his second to replace her]. Página/12 (in Spanish). 8 May 1999. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
