Jorge Quiroga Biography: Wife, Net Worth, Ethnicity, Parents, Children, Appointments, Resignation

Jorge Fernando Quiroga Ramírez, widely known as Jorge Quiroga, is a Bolivian industrial engineer, politician, and former President of Bolivia, recognized for his roles as vice‑president and head of state during the early 2000s.

He has also served as Bolivia’s minister of finance and has been active in both national politics and international forums on governance, economic policy, and democratic leadership.

Profile

• Full Name: Jorge Fernando Quiroga Ramírez
• Stage Name: Jorge Quiroga
• Born: 5 May 1960
• Age: 65 years old
• Birthplace: Cochabamba, Bolivia
• Nationality: Bolivian
• Occupation: Politician, Industrial Engineer, Public Policy Advocate
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Quiroga, and Mrs. Quiroga
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Milena Dobronic (m. 2025)
• Children: Adriana Patricia, Cristina Andrea, Vanessa Elena
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Jorge Fernando Quiroga Ramírez was born on May 5, 1960, in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Details about his parents and siblings are not widely documented in public sources.

He pursued higher education in the United States, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering summa cum laude from Texas A&M University and later completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas.

He is of European descent, specifically Spanish ancestry, and no publicly available information confirms his personal religious beliefs, though he has been affiliated with Christian Democratic Party tickets in elections.

Career

Jorge Fernando Quiroga began his professional trajectory as a systems engineer with IBM in Austin, Texas, where he worked throughout much of the 1980s. After returning to Bolivia, he entered the financial sector, including roles such as vice‑president at Banco Mercantil in La Paz, and later transitioned into public service.

Quiroga’s formal political career began in the early 1990s when he served as Bolivia’s Minister of Finance under President Jaime Paz Zamora.

He later became vice‑president of Bolivia in 1997, serving with President Hugo Banzer.

Upon Banzer’s resignation due to health issues, Quiroga assumed the presidency on August 7, 2001, completing the term until August 6, 2002.

His leadership focused on economic policy and governance during a period of transition in Bolivian politics.

After his presidency, Quiroga remained active in national politics and public policy. He ran for the presidency in subsequent elections (including 2005, 2014, and 2020) and has been a leading figure in opposition politics.

Beyond national campaigns, he has taken on international roles, participating on global boards and think tanks such as Results for Development and Club de Madrid.

Quiroga continues to publish analyses on Latin American economic and political issues and leads the Bolivian policy institute FUNDEMOS.

Social Media

• Facebook Handle: Jorge Quiroga

Personal Life

Jorge Fernando Quiroga Ramírez married Milena Dobronic in 2025, and the couple has four children: Jorge Cristian, Adriana Patricia, Cristina Andrea, and Vanessa Elena.

Beyond his formal political career, he has remained actively involved in public policy and international affairs.

In his later years, Quiroga has taken on leadership roles in global governance forums and has been a prominent advocate for democratic development, economic strategy, and Bolivia’s participation in international initiatives.

Net Worth

Jorge Fernando Quiroga Ramírez has an estimated net worth of $2 million, primarily accumulated through his long career in public service, international consulting, leadership of think tanks, speaking engagements, and contributions to policy and governance institutions.