Hernando Guerra García

Hernando Guerra-García Campos (14 May 1963 – 29 September 2023), better known as Nano Guerra, was a Peruvian politician, businessman, and television presenter.[1] He served as a congressman representing Lima for Fuerza Popular from 27 July 2021, until his death in office.[2]

Hernando Guerra-García
Member of Congress
In office
26 July 2021 – 29 September 2023
First Vice President of Congress
In office
26 July 2023 – 29 September 2023
PresidentAlejandro Soto Reyes
Preceded byMartha Moyano
Succeeded byArturo Alegría
Spokesperson of Fuerza Popular in the Congress of the Republic of Peru
In office
27 July 2021 – 26 July 2022
Preceded byDiethell Columbus
Succeeded byPatricia Juárez
Personal details
Born(1963-05-14)14 May 1963
Lima, Peru
Died(2023-09-29)29 September 2023
Parent(s)Roger Guerra-García
Mabel Campos Montoya

Early life and career

He was born in Lima on 14 May 1963. He was the son of former Congressman Roger Guerra-García and Mabel Campos Montoya, who died when he was sixteen. His grandfather, Antenor Guerra-García Vallejo, was the president of the Superior Court of Cajamarca.

He attended Sagrados Corazones Recoleta School in Lima.

He studied Law at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, where he earned a bachelor's degree.[3] He also earned a master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) from ESAN University.

In 1990, he was the deputy director of El Peruano, the official newspaper of the Republic of Peru, where he was part of the newspaper's relaunch project.[4] During his time at the newspaper, he had a section called "Los perfiles del carajo," a nod to the book Profiles in Courage by John F. Kennedy.[5] He worked at the newspaper until 1994.

He served as the Head of Communications for the National Superintendence of Customs and Tax Administration (Sunat) until 1996.[6]

In 2001, he founded "Clientes y Organizaciones," and in 2004, he was part of the team behind the television program "Somos empresa." The show received awards from the ANDA and was considered the best economic-themed TV program in 2008.[7][8] In the show, he was the host, and topics like entrepreneurship and management were discussed. In 2010, the show received a Guinness World Records recognition for its duration.[9]

In 2009, the National Society of Industries recognized him for his work. The institution's president, Pedro Olaechea, presented him with a recognition for promoting business topics in the media and emphasizing that small and medium-sized enterprises are fundamental for the country.[10]

He became one of the most recognized figures in the field of entrepreneurship and business in Peru. Nano Guerra's work encouraged entrepreneurship, which earned him the recognition of several public and private institutions.[11] He became known as a promoter of entrepreneurship and small business development, and he often shared his insights and advice through various media platforms.

Guerra-García had a strong social media presence, especially on Twitter, where he had a significant following and used the platform to express his views on politics, economics, and social issues. His outspoken and at times controversial statements generated both support and criticism.

Political career

Guerra-García entered politics as a member of the party Fuerza Popular. In the 2021 Peruvian general election, he ran as a candidate for Congress representing the Electoral District of Lima.[12] He was elected and took office on 27 July 2021, representing the Fujimorist party in the Congress of the Republic of Peru.[13]

During his time in Congress, Guerra-García was known for his active participation in various legislative activities. He served as the spokesperson for Fuerza Popular from 27 July 2021, to 26 July 2022 before being succeeded by Patricia Juárez. In Congress, he was involved in debates and discussions related to various issues, including the economy, education, and the political landscape of Peru.[14]

On July 26 2023 he was elected First Vicepresident of Congress, for the 2023-2024 term.[15]

Guerra-García's sudden death on 29 September 2023, due to a myocardial infarction, marked the end of his political and public career.[16]

After his death his seat would be occupied by fellow Fuerza Popular member Fernando Rospigliosi[17]

Death

Nano Guerra died on 29 September 2023, at the age of 60, due to a myocardial infarction. His death was widely reported in the Peruvian media, and it was met with condolences and tributes from various political figures, colleagues, and members of the public.[16][18]

References
  1. CORREO, NOTICIAS (11 November 2015). "Nano Guerra en Cusco: "El Vraem necesita de emprendedores para progresar" | PERU". Correo (in Spanish). Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  2. "Conoce a los virtuales congresistas de Lima, según reporte de ONPE". Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  3. PERU21, NOTICIAS (19 November 2015). "Nano Guerra García: "Nosotros somos una suma de dos ideologías" | OPINION". Peru21 (in Spanish). Retrieved 29 September 2023. Tengo 20 años de casado, tengo 2 hijas. Para mí, es muy importante mi familia. Estudié Derecho en la PUCP. Me gradué como bachiller y luego hice mi maestría en ESAN. Hice mi tesis sobre los empresarios de Gamarra. He sido jefe de la página editorial de El Peruano
  4. Nolasco, Por Edwin Montesinos (29 September 2023). "Hernando Guerra García inició el boom de los emprendedores, tentó la presidencia y dedicó sus últimos años a la política". infobae (in European Spanish). Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  5. ""Empréndela bien, Nano", un perfil de Fernando Vivas". El Comercio. 1 February 2016.
  6. "Hernando Guerra García: Un breve repaso de su trayectoria". Peru21 (in Spanish). 29 September 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  7. Narro, Enrique (6 February 2009). "En tiempos de crisis, Somos Empresa apuesta por los emprendedores". RPP (in Spanish). Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  8. "Desde el domingo 21 en Frecuencia Latina Somos Empresa". RPP Noticias (in Spanish). 15 January 2007. Archived from the original on 22 January 2022. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
  9. Adonde, Mirko (9 July 2010). "'Somos Empresa' recibe certificado de Guinness World Records". RPP (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 14 May 2022. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
  10. Marroquín, Carlos (6 December 2009). "Los veinte años de carrera empresarial de Nano Guerra García". La República (in Spanish). Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  11. Villanueva, Alan (29 September 2023). "Emprender con Nano Guerra García: "Ibamos a estar en 2 años mucho mejor que Perú" | GESTION". Gestión (in Spanish). Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  12. GESTIÓN, NOTICIAS (2 November 2020). "Elecciones 2021: Keiko Fujimori presenta a Nano Guerra García como el jefe de su plan de gobierno nndc | PERU". Gestión (in Spanish). Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  13. "Hernando Guerra García Campos". www.congreso.gob.pe. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  14. GESTIÓN, NOTICIAS (16 July 2021). "Keiko Fujimori anuncia que Nano Guerra García será el vocero de la bancada de Fuerza Popular Congreso de la República nndc | PERU". Gestión (in Spanish). Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  15. "Política peruana. Perú Libre y el fujimorismo toman el control de la mesa directiva del Congreso". La Izquierda Diario - Red internacional (in Spanish). Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  16. Benavides, Sofía (29 September 2023). "Fallece Hernando Guerra García, el primer vicepresidente del Congreso de Perú, tras sufrir descompensación". CNN (in Spanish).
  17. Ayma, Diego Ayma (29 September 2023). "Fernando Rospigliosi asumirá la curul que dejó Hernando Guerra García | RPP Noticias". rpp.pe (in Spanish). Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  18. "Hernando Guerra García: Congresista falleció en Arequipa a causa de una descompensación | Arequipa | Fuerza Popular | Congreso de la República | | POLITICA". Peru21 (in Spanish). 29 September 2023.
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