12 Facts About Laurence Golborne

Laurence Nelson Golborne Riveros was born on Lorence Nelson Golborne Riveros Santiago, July 11,1961 and is a Chilean engineer and entrepreneur.

Laurence Golborne was minister of public works until November 7,2012, when he announced his decision to run for President of Chile.

Laurence Golborne previously had been bi-minister of Mining and Energy in the administration of President Sebastian Pinera.

Laurence Golborne withdrew from the presidential campaign on April 29,2013, after two consecutive public scandals.

The youngest of six children in the family, as a teenager Laurence Golborne became involved in meetings that the conservative National Party was organizing against the Popular Unity government.

Laurence Golborne graduated from the Instituto Nacional Jose Miguel Carrera, and then was admitted to the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, where he pursued civil engineering.

Laurence Golborne is married with Carolina Reinoso after divorced Karin Oppermann.

Laurence Golborne was appointed Minister of Mining on March 11,2010 by President Sebastian Pinera.

On January 14,2011 Laurence Golborne was designated Minister of Energy by president Pinera.

In July 2011, Laurence Golborne was appointed minister of public works.

Laurence Golborne withdrew from the presidential campaign on April 29,2013, after two consecutive public scandals.

In July 2016, Laurence Golborne was charged by the Chilean government prosecutor for tax offenses.