Fernando Jorge Brom

Fernando Jorge Brom is an Argentine public official recently appointed as the new Subsecretary of Environment. He previously served as the vice president of the National Institute of Indigenous Affairs (INAI) and has a long career in both public service and the private sector, particularly in the food industry. At 67 years old, Brom has also made a name for himself as a musician, notably as a keyboardist and singer in the popular band 'Industria Nacional' during the 1970s, known for hits like 'Adiós, Chau, Adiós.' His recent appointment has brought attention due to his criticisms regarding the management of wildfires in Patagonia, where he acknowledged failures in prevention and stated that his predecessor was overwhelmed by the responsibilities of the role.