Germán Garavano was born on October 23, 1969. He is a prominent Argentine lawyer and political figure who served as Argentina’s Minister of Justice and Human Rights during the administration of President Mauricio Macri.
His career has been marked by strong contributions to the judicial system and political science, including the publication of several notable works such as Información y Justicia volumes II, III, and IV, and the co-authored book Mano Justa, alongside Eugenio Burzaco and Diego Gorgal.
Early life and education
At the age of eighteen, driven by a strong interest in legal studies, Garavano enrolled in law school at the Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina (Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina Santa María de los Buenos Aires – UCA). He completed his law degree in 1994.
To strengthen his academic and legal foundation, he pursued postgraduate studies at the Complutense University and Carlos III University, both in Madrid. These academic experiences paved the way for his entry into public service, including roles such as First Secretary of the Permanent Justice Board and Coordinator of the National Judicial Reform Plan.
From Prosecutor General to Minister of Justice
On October 10, 2007, Garavano was appointed Prosecutor General of the Public Ministry of the City of Buenos Aires. He held this position for seven years, during which he was instrumental in the creation of the Judicial Investigations Unit (Cuerpo de Investigaciones Judiciales – CIJ). He also served as Academic Director of the NGO Unidos por la Justicia.
In 2015, Garavano joined President Mauricio Macri’s cabinet as Minister of Justice and Human Rights, concluding his previous role as Alternate Counselor of the Judicial Council (Consejo de la Magistratura). His tenure was marked by initiatives aimed at improving judicial transparency, efficiency, and public access to legal information.
Germán Garavano has received several awards in recognition of his work, including the Hexágono Prize. His influence in the legal and political spheres continues to be acknowledged both for his reform-oriented approach and his contributions to legal scholarship.