José Luis Manzano
{{Short description|Argentine businessman and politician (born 1956)}}
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José Luis Manzano (born March 9, 1956) is an Argentine businessman and former politician.{{cite web| title =Manzano: del "Robo para la corona" a empresario aliado del kirchnerismo| work =Clarin| date =August 26, 2012| url =http://www.clarin.com/politica/Manzano-Robo-corona-empresario-kirchnerismo_0_762523814.html}} He is currently a partner in the second largest multimedia group in his country, Grupo América, and has investments in several economic sectors, including energy, wine, and clothing. During his time in Argentine politics, Manzano was known as a power broker and negotiator and one of the architects of the success of the Menem government.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-10|title=José Luis Manzano, el renacido: la historia del hombre que se quedó con Edenor • EconoJournal|url=https://econojournal.com.ar/2021/02/jose-luis-manzano-el-renacido-la-historia-del-hombre-que-se-quedo-con-edenor/|access-date=2021-04-30|website=EconoJournal|language=es}}
Manzano holds a medical degree and completed postgraduate work in the United States. Early in his career, he served in Argentina's Congress, later serving as in the cabinet of President Carlos Saúl Menem.http://www.lanacion.com.ar/170944-manzano-solo-quiere-ser-academico Manzano sólo quiere ser académicohttps://www.pagina12.com.ar/diario/suplementos/radar/9-5195-2009-03-29.html Cómo dijo, Radarhttps://www.clarin.com/politica/Robo-Corona-medios_0_SybM2HY3wmx.html De “Robo para la corona”a los medios
In 1996, Manzano co-founded Grupo América, now Argentina’s second-largest media company, with 49 outlets across radio, TV, digital media, and print.https://www.clarin.com/politica/manzano-robo-corona-empresario-kirchnerismo_0_SJjf5PxhPXg.html Manzano del “Robo para la corona”a empresario aliado del kirchnerismo
Manzano owns businesses in other sectors including oil and gas. He also serves as the president of Integra Capital, an international investment firm. Manzano is an experienced investor and frequently speaks around the world on issues such as investment, media, energy and distressed industries, according to the firm.{{Cite web|title=About Us – Integra Capital|url=https://www.integracapital.com/en/about-us/|access-date=June 28, 2020|language=en-US}}
Education and academic activities
Manzano earned a medical degree from the National University of Cuyo, specializing in occupational health. He later studied in the United States as a visiting scholar at Georgetown University and the University of California, San Diego. He has lectured internationally and received various awards.{{Cite web|title=Integra Capital – Somos una firma de inversión directa y estructuración financiera que maximiza valor a través de un alto grado de profesionalismo.|url=https://www.integracapital.com/en/en-home/|access-date=June 28, 2020|language=en-US}}
He is also president of the Postgraduates Foundation of the Congress, in Mendoza, where he was a former member of its administration board.[http://www.diariouno.com.ar/mendoza/la-universidad-congreso-se-expande-y-crea-nuevas-carreras-20161030-n1273007.html La Universidad de Congreso se expande y crea nuevas carreras]
Business activities
Manzano owns and runs a number of businesses in a variety of industries. He often travels around the world, speaking at conferences and panels.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Manzano opposed protectionism, warning it could harm the global economy. He advocated for increased international trade during a panel at the International Economic Forum of the Americas.{{Cite web|title=Para Manzano, de la pandemia se saldrá con más comercio exterior|url=https://www.cronista.com/apertura-negocio/empresas/Para-Manzano-de-la-pandemia-se-saldra-con-mas-comercio-exterior-20201028-0009.html|access-date=2020-10-30|website=Apertura Negocio {{!}} El Cronista|language=es-ES}}
Manzano also expressed support for government intervention and support of small and medium-sized businesses, but also called on businesses to adapt. "Those who are not prepared to adapt properly to this new reality will not be able to survive," he said (translated from Spanish).{{Cite web|title=Reglas claras y apoyo gubernamental: los ejes de un análisis sobre el comercio internacional en plena pandemia|url=https://www.a24.com/economia/alternativas-comercio-internacional-epoca-incertidumbre-global-28102020_iDPmC7Er2|access-date=2020-10-30|website=A24.com|language=es-AR}}
In April 2025, Integra Tec, owned by investors Manzano and Mauricio Filiberti, acquired a 99.3% stake in Telefónica del Perú. The transaction followed the bankruptcy filing of the company’s Spanish parent firm earlier that year. The deal involved capital contributions exceeding 1.5 billion soles and aims to maintain services for the company’s 12 million customers. It also includes plans to restructure debt and develop a sustainable business model.{{Cite web |date=2025-04-14 |title=Integra Tec adquiere Telefónica del Perú |url=https://www.cronista.com/negocios/integra-tec-adquiere-telefonica-del-peru/ |access-date=2025-04-22 |website=www.cronista.com |language=es}}
= Mining and energy expansion (2023–2024) =
In recent years, Manzano expanded his investments in Argentina’s mining and energy sectors. In 2024, he acquired lithium-rich acreage in northern Argentina and Brazil’s lithium valley, in order to mine for elements critical for the global clean energy transition.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-05-20 |title=Energy Mogul Makes 100-Year Bet on Argentina’s Mineral Wealth |url=https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/energy-mogul-makes-100-year-bet-on-argentinas-mineral-wealth/78098615 |access-date=2025-02-12 |website=SWI swissinfo.ch |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Bloomberg |first=Jonathan Gilbert & Daniel Cancel |date=2024-05-20 |title=Energy mogul makes 100-year bet on Argentina’s mineral wealth |url=https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/economy/energy-mogul-jose-luis-manzano-makes-100-tear-bet-on-argentinas-mineral-wealth.phtml |access-date=2025-02-12 |website=Buenos Aires Times |language=en}} Additionally, he revived a potash-fertilizer project in Mendoza, aiming to boost agricultural exports and domestic production.
Manzano also expanded his presence in the Peruvian mining sector by acquiring Volcan Cia Minera SAA from Glencore Plc, which expanded Integra Capital’s presence in South America’s resource markets.{{Cite news |date=2024-05-20 |title=Energy Mogul Makes 100-Year Bet on Argentina's Mineral Wealth |url=https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/energy-mogul-makes-100-year-bet-on-argentinas-mineral-wealth |access-date=2025-02-11 |work=Financial Post}} Discussing his investment philosophy, he stated, “We believe we are positioning ourselves in things that will be necessary for the next 50 to 100 years.”
= Integra Capital =
Manzano owns Integra Capital, an investment firm focused on energy and mining. It has funded major projects, including oil exploration in the Golfo San Jorge Basin, Patagonia. Pipelines, electricity generation, and industrial- and personal-use water projects are also within the company's scope of investments. In the power sector, Integra put together a large investment program of nearly $100 million dedicated to modernization and creation of an intelligent grid.{{Cite web|title=José Luis Manzano I Interview I The Investor Argentina 2018|url=https://www.beyondinvestmentsgroup.com/argentina-interview-joseluizmanzano|access-date=2021-02-12|website=beyond-investments|language=en}}
In 2024, Manzano expanded his business interests into the mining sector through Integra. He acquired lithium-rich acreage in northern Argentina and Brazil’s lithium valley, investing in minerals expected to be important for the global transition to clean energy. He also revived a previously-abandoned potash-fertilizer project in Mendoza, part of an effort to focus on resources projected to be in demand for the next 50 to 100 years.{{Cite web |last=Bloomberg |first=Jonathan Gilbert & Daniel Cancel |date=2024-05-20 |title=Energy mogul makes 100-year bet on Argentina’s mineral wealth |url=https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/economy/energy-mogul-jose-luis-manzano-makes-100-tear-bet-on-argentinas-mineral-wealth.phtml |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=Buenos Aires Times |language=en}}
Integra Capital also acquired Peruvian miner Volcan Cia Minera SAA from Glencore Plc, further increasing Manzano’s presence in the sector.
=Media=
Resettling in Argentina in 1996, Manzano and entrepreneur Daniel Vila created UNO Medios, also known as Grupo Uno (Group One) or Group Vila-Manzano. They also established Supercanal Holding AS, now valued at more than $800 million.
Grupo Uno, in partnership with businessman Francisco de Narváez, acquired Buenos Aires TV channel América 2. Manzano and Vila expanded Grupo Uno into Argentina’s second-largest media group, controlling key channels in the Cuyo region by the late 1990s.http://www.pagina12.com.ar/2001/01-02/01-02-11/pag03.htm {{in lang|es}}http://www.lanacion.com.ar/nota.asp?nota_id=59173 {{in lang|es}}http://www.lanacion.com.ar/nota.asp?nota_id=1063124 {{in lang|es}}
Today Grupo Uno consists of 40 media outlets throughout the country, including press, radio, television, and digital enterprises. Among the major channels is América 2, located in Buenos Aires, whose operation license was renewed during President Néstor Kirchner's administration. Through all of its media outlets, Grupo Uno reaches around 25 million people in Argentina. In addition, it is also a service supplier of Triple Play (a provider of telephone, Internet and cable television services) through the company Supercanal. Some 450,000 people in 14 Argentinian provinces subscribe to its services.http://www.pagina12.com.ar/2000/00-02/00-02-17/pag05.htm {{in lang|es}}{{cite web |url=http://www.losandes.com.ar/notas/2001/6/7/sociedad-14175.asp |title=Vila y Manzano, denunciados por estafa - Diario los Andes |access-date=April 8, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312224648/http://www.losandes.com.ar/notas/2001/6/7/sociedad-14175.asp |archive-date=March 12, 2014 |language=es}}http://www.mdzol.com/mdz/nota/200941-Los-despedidos-por-el-Grupo-Uno-no-hab%C3%ADan-firmado-contra-la-Ley-de-Medios/ {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120118115248/http://www.mdzol.com/mdz/nota/200941-Los-despedidos-por-el-Grupo-Uno-no-hab%C3%ADan-firmado-contra-la-Ley-de-Medios/ |date=January 18, 2012 }} {{in lang|es}}[http://www.diarioperfil.com.ar/edimp/0421/articulo.php?art=18369&ed=0421 Perfil.com] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091205161443/http://www.diarioperfil.com.ar/edimp/0421/articulo.php?art=18369&ed=0421 |date=December 5, 2009 }} {{in lang|es}}
The Vila-Manzano group also bought into cable operations abroad. In 1977 it acquired 25% of Procono in Spain, and in 1997 formed Supercanal Cable Spain. The group also purchased VVC, Alvarez & Alvarez, Video Selimn, MEG, Electro Audio and Imagem Teresopolis, CATV Sat LITD, and Televisao Spectrum Systems, all in Brazil. In addition, the group owns cable operations in Bolivia and owns Dominican Supercanal in the Dominican Republic. The group owns or has owned part of the magazine Primera Fila, the newspapers La Capital de Rosario and New Time, Paraná, and various radio stations.{{cite web| title =Manzano, Vila y compañía| work =Pagina 12| url =http://www.pagina12.com.ar/2001/01-02/01-02-11/pag03.htm}}
Grupo Uno has 28 licenses between AM, FM and open television broadcasting. Manzano and Vila control channel América and its cable TV channel América24, La Red radio and newspaper networks including La Capital del Rosario and Diario UNO in Entre Rios, Mendoza and Santa Fe.{{cite web | url = http://noticias.perfil.com/2012-02-10-2362-jugosa-cosecha-de-manzano/ | title = Jugosa cosecha de Manzano | publisher = Noticias | date = February 10, 2012 | access-date = October 26, 2014 | author = Seifert, Daniel | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141027034745/http://noticias.perfil.com/2012-02-10-2362-jugosa-cosecha-de-manzano/ | archive-date = October 27, 2014 | url-status = dead }} With its extensive network of media services, the company reaches about 25 million people in Argentina and thus constitutes the second largest multimedia group in the country.{{cite web | url = http://la.rapidtvnews.com/noticias-generales/1866-supercanal-va-por-licencia-de-3g-y-quad-play | title = Supercanal va por licencia de 3G y quad-play | publisher = Rapid TV News | date = October 2, 2012 | access-date = October 26, 2014 | author = Conti, Juan Pablo}}
As one of the key owners of Grupo Uno, Manzano led the partnership with China Watch, a media outlet of news and analysis about China's business, society and culture. China Watch became the first Spanish-spoken media about China.
http://www.diariouno.com.ar/publicidad/china-watch-un-ejemplo-del-vinculo-china-20160511-n789005.html China Watch, un ejemplo del vínculo con China
==Holdings==
As of 2001, the Vila-Manzano group, through Supercanal Holding SA and other firms, controlled dozens of cable-TV enterprises across Argentina.
The group also owns or has owned the magazine Primera Fila, in Mendoza; the daily newspapers La Capital and El Ciudadano, Rosario; el periódico Nueva Hora de Paraná; Canal 7 in Mendoza, Canal 8, Radio AM Calingasta and Radio FM Nuestra, in San Juan; Megavisión SA (Siempre Mujer) and Radio Rivadavia, among others.{{cite news|title=Denuncian a Manzano por lavado de US$400 millones|url=http://www.lanacion.com.ar/59173-denuncian-a-manzano-por-lavado-de-us-400-millones|work=La Nacion}}
=Energy and oil=
Manzano and Vila are also leaders in the electricity sector through Edemsa, a private-public company that provides electricity to Mendoza province.[http://www.edemsa.com/institucional/edemsa-numeros.php EDEMSA] The two men created Andes Energía, a Latin American energy group dedicated to the exploration, development and production of conventional and non-conventional oil and gas. The company operates in Argentina with 24 licenses. In Colombia, it currently has 11 licenses for oil investments.http://www.rionegro.com.ar/andes-energia-se-infla-con-anuncios-XM2187055 Andes Energía se infla con anuncios The company is listed on the stock exchanges in Londonhttp://www.londonstockexchange.com/exchange/news/alliance-news/detail/1490882541257356500.html {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802090839/http://www.londonstockexchange.com/exchange/news/alliance-news/detail/1490882541257356500.html |date=August 2, 2017 }} Londond Stock Exchange and Buenos Aires, and is part of an operating holding company with subsidiaries including Kilwer, Ketsal, Grecoil and Interoil.
In July 2017, Andes Energía merged with Petrolera El Trebol (PETSA),http://www.ambito.com/891088-andes-se-fusiono-con-petsa-para-desarrollar-vaca-muerta-accion-volvio-a-operar-y-sube-41 Andes se fusionó con PETSA para desarrollar Vaca Muerta an Argentine subsidiary of Switzerland's Mercuria. The merger created the new company Phoenix Global Resources and it has a strong presence in the country's most prolific conventional and non-conventional oil basins. Its main objective is the development of the Vaca Muerta field in both Neuquén and Mendoza.http://www.infobae.com/economia/2017/07/24/andes-se-fusiono-con-petsa-para-desarrollar-vaca-muerta/ Andes se fusionó con PETSA para desarrollar Vaca Muerta
Manzano and Vila secured a $60 million deal with Mercuria,http://andesenergiaplc.com.ar/es/ {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170630065636/http://andesenergiaplc.com.ar/es/ |date=June 30, 2017 }} Andes Energía PLC a major hydrocarbon trader. This included a $20 million debt settlement for drilling in Chachaheun and a $40 million credit line for Vaca Muerta and other projects.{{Cite web|url=http://www.vacamuertanews.com.ar/ver_noticia.php?id=20170402200501|title=Petroleros Privados inauguró nuevos servicios sanitarios en el Sanatorio Plaza Huincul}}http://www.elsol.com.ar/nota/294585/el-pais/el-nuevo-negocio-de-la-petrolera-de-vila-manzano-con-ypf.html El nuevo negocio de la petrolera de Vila Manzano con YPF
In addition, Manzano has investments in the oil sector through the firm Ketsal/Kilwer.{{Cite web|url=http://www.rionegro.com.ar/region/ypf-se-asocia-con-vila-manzano-en-la-exploraci-PURN_507901|title = YPF se asocia con Vila-Manzano en la exploración|date = November 29, 2010}} Within the last few years, the business has been awarded exploitation contracts in southern Argentina, an area of great oil extraction potential.
Manzano and Vila also control Hidroeléctrica Ameghino S.A. (an electricity generating plant) in Chubut Province. The plant is connected to the Patagonic Electric System and provides an annual 174 Gwh of electricity.[http://www.hidroameghino.com.ar/ Hidroeléctrica Ameghino S.A.]
In 2013, Vila and Manzano bought 49.9% of the UTE (Transitory Union of Companies) led by El Trebol to exploit the Chañares Herrados and Puesto Pozo Cercado deposits in Tupungato (concessioned until 2017). The operation was carried out with Mercuria, the holding company owner of El Trébol.{{cite web | url = http://www.losandes.com.ar/notas/2013/6/14/vila-manzano-suman-yacimientos-clave-mendoza-720552.asp | title = Vila y Manzano se suman a dos yacimientos clave de Mendoza | publisher = Los Andes | date = June 14, 2013 | access-date = October 26, 2014 | author = Flores, Miguel Ángel | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131029124745/http://www.losandes.com.ar/notas/2013/6/14/vila-manzano-suman-yacimientos-clave-mendoza-720552.asp | archive-date = October 29, 2013 }} They signed an agreement with a Brazilian oil company named Imetame Energia to explore their fields in Brazil.{{cite web | url = http://www.losandes.com.ar/notas/2013/6/7/vila-manzano-expandieron-negocio-petrolero-brasil-719199.asp | title = Vila y Manzano expandieron su negocio petrolero a Brasil | publisher = Los Andes | date = June 7, 2013 | access-date = October 26, 2014}}
= Building =
Manzano also works with Vila in the construction industry through their industrial construction company Pamar SA, which specializes in building gas pipelineshttp://www.integrainvestment.com/ Integra Investment and has more than 35 years of experience in the market. Pamar works in Latin American countries creating oil and gas pipelines, process plants, electricity distribution networks, fiber optic networks and sanitation works. Pamar S.A. was recognized as the leader of the "Central West Gas Pipeline System",https://www.tgn.com.ar/home/page.asp?xml=gasoducto-centro-oeste{{Dead link|date=February 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Gasoducto Centro Oeste the largest of its kind in Argentina, covering more than 500 kilometers. Its biggest customers are YPF, TGS, TGN and EDEMSA.
The Vila-Manzano group became part of Metrogas, after British Gas (BG) agreed to sell its holdings to the company Integra Gas Distribution LLC, owned by the Mendoza holding company. Integra is the second largest shareholder (17% of total shares) of the company after YPF.http://www.apertura.com/negocios/Una-empresa-de-Vila-Manzano-desembarca-en-Metrogas-20121115-0005.html Una empresa de Vila Manzano desembarca en Metrogas
Metrogas distributes more than 19% of the total gas supplied in the country and is the only gas distribution service provider in and around Buenos Aires. It covers more than 2,150 square kilometers and has 15,800 kilometers of pipeline. It has more than 2.3 million customers.
= Wine production =
In 1998, Manzano entered the wine industry. He created Grupo Vitivinícola de Tupungato, which operates Los Algarrobos estate in San Juan, and vineyards and a winery in Tupungato, Mendoza.[https://www.cronista.com/impresageneral/Jose-Luis-Manzano-se-quedo-con-una-finca-de-Suter-en-Mendoza-20050801-0026.html José Luis Manzano se quedó con una finca de Suter en Mendoza][http://www.altusdetupungato.com.ar/bodega.htm Bodega Altus]
The winery spans 1,533 hectares at 1,200–1,500 meters above sea level, with 30 hectares of vineyards. It produces 1 million liters of wine annually for domestic and international markets.
In the same building as the winery is a restaurant known as La Tupiña in Gualtallary, owned by the Viticulture Group of Tupungato.[http://www.latupinabistro.com.ar/ La Tupiña en Gualtallary] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120424225921/http://www.latupinabistro.com.ar/ |date=April 24, 2012 }}
Political activities
Manzano has expressed optimism about the country's economy under President Javier Milei, particularly the administration’s approach to inflation control and market liberalization.{{Cite web |last=Maza |first=Por Agustín |date=2024-12-02 |title=José Luis Manzano habló sobre el potencial del sector energético: “Hay un interés muy grande por Argentina” |url=https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/12/02/jose-luis-manzano-hablo-sobre-el-potencial-del-sector-energetico-hay-un-interes-muy-grande-por-argentina/ |access-date=2025-02-12 |website=infobae |language=es-ES}} He said he believed the government’s policies were starting to stabilize the economy, predicting that Argentina could enter a period of growth at the end of 2024.As a major shareholder in Grupo América, Manzano has long held influence in Argentina’s media landscape. In 2025, América is expected to maintain a favorable stance toward President Milei’s government, marking a strategic shift in its editorial direction.{{Cite web |date=2025-01-02 |title=En Punta del Este, José Luis Manzano deja atrás el bajo perfil en la previa de un 2025 agitado |url=https://www.perfil.com/noticias/elespia/jose-luis-manzano-alto-perfil-almuerzo-empresario-punta-del-este-2025.phtml |access-date=2025-02-12 |website=Perfil |language=es}}
Earlier in his career, Manzano was active in Argentine politics. He served as Secretary General of the Peronist and was an elected member the National Congress. Manzano quickly rose through the ranks to become the majority leader from 1983 to 1991. President Carlos Menem appointed Manzano to his cabinet, where he served as Homeland Security Minister.{{Cite web|title=Jose Luis Manzano|url=https://www.iamericas.org/team-showcase/jose-luis-manzano/|access-date=2021-03-26|website=INSTITUTE OF THE AMERICAS|language=en-US}} On August 12, 1991, he was appointed the Ministry of the Interior.
He was known as a power broker who other members had to go through to get anything done. He is credited with helping pass economic reforms (the opening of the economy) and government reforms during the Menem administration.
Manzano was a key figure in 'La Renovación Peronista,' helping to reorganize the party after its electoral defeat. He has been called "a symbol of the late-80s renewal of Peronism."
During his political career, Manzano was first vice president, and then president, of the Deputies Block of the Justicialist Party (PJ).{{Cite web |date=2021-02-10 |title=José Luis Manzano, el renacido: la historia del hombre que se quedó con Edenor • EconoJournal |url=https://econojournal.com.ar/2021/02/jose-luis-manzano-el-renacido-la-historia-del-hombre-que-se-quedo-con-edenor/ |access-date=2021-03-06 |website=EconoJournal |language=es}}
In 1983 he was the Argentine national deputy. As a member of the Chamber of Deputies of the nation, he participated in the approval of the legislative bill on the modification of the civil marriage regime, being one of the main speakers of the discussion sessions prior to the final sanction of Law 23,515 (Divorce Law) in 1987.Cámara de Diputados de la Nación. 27 Reunión- Continuación de la 7 Sesión Ordinaria (especial), p. 3770 y 3771.
= "Responsible liberty" =
During his time in politics, Manzano spoke out in support of personal responsibility and individual liberties, which he called "responsible liberty."
He defended the practice of people marrying after separation, and this defense coupled with his support of individual liberty was documented in a speech he gave on August 19, 1986, where he affirmed his belief in the importance of responsible liberty:
"We want adult liberty, responsible freedom for the Argentines, and that those who want to re-bet on love and family, instead of having the comfortable situation of separation without assuming responsibilities, to assume together with Argentine society these two issues, that we do not understand separated because in the justicialismo we learned to live them together: freedom and responsibility (...) When we speak of liberation, we are referring to the fact that as a nation and as a people each of us has to opt for more things every day, that every day he must make the renunciation that he must make to his individual freedom in order to build together collective freedom.In 1991, as Minister of the Interior and leader of the federal security forces, he played a key role in investigating the abduction of the businessman Mauricio Macri.https://www.clarin.com/politica/manzano-robo-corona-empresario-kirchnerismo_0_SJjf5PxhPXg.html Manzano: del “Robo para la corona” a empresario aliado del kirchnerismohttps://www.clarin.com/suplementos/zona/encerrado-ataud-macri-cambio-siempre_0_HykTvSb_.html Encerrado en un ataúd, la vida cambió para siempreHe also referred to the importance of consensus for the country. "When they say that it is not possible, we will say that it can. And that day, when we finish learning the lesson that the motor is the consensus, what better is to close the ears to the lobbyists and open them to the clearest voices of Argentine society – those who come from the people, the only legitimate source – we can together rediscover many things (...) And then we can rediscover together that dreaming is not crazy and that dreams are possible."
In 2008 Manzano was honored in Argentina's parliament (the National Congress of Argentina) along with other former members for helping to reconstruct Argentina's returning democracy.https://www.clarin.com/ediciones-anteriores/haran-homenaje-camara-diputados-1983_0_SkIXW2oCaKg.html Harán un homenaje a la Cámara de Diputados de 1983
=United States=
From 1993 to 1995 Manzano lived in California where he began to develop his career in the private sector acting as an international consultant. He lived in Washington, D.C., in 1994 where he joined the Republican Party. In 1995, he studied English and American domestic policy at the University of San Diego, and created a consulting firm called Integra Investments S.A., where he serves as the company's president. Integra Investments has offices in Washington, Miami, Buenos Aires and Mendoza. In late 1995, after spending two years away from Argentina, he returned home with plans of pursuing a business career.{{cite web|url=http://www.buenosairesherald.com/article/133309/london-seminar-stresses-bright-prospects-for-oil-businesses-and-investments-in-argentina|title=London seminar stresses bright prospects for oil businesses and investments in Argentina|date=June 11, 2013|work=Buenos Aires Herald|access-date=October 26, 2014}}
Social responsibility
José Luis Manzano contributes to social, cultural and educational causes. He works with the Vendimia Solidaria program,http://noticias.perfil.com/2016/03/05/vila-pamela-david-y-manzano-celebran-la-vendimia-en-mendoza/ Vila Pamela David y Manzano celebran la vendimia en Mendoza which works toward the development of children and adolescents in the Province of Mendozahttp://vendimiasolidaria.org.ar/mision_objetivos/ {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191209145610/http://vendimiasolidaria.org.ar/mision_objetivos/ |date=December 9, 2019 }} Vendimia solidaria by providing financial assistance and promoting actions for the benefit of hospitals, neighborhood sports clubs and schools.
He also participates in the La Capital Foundation, a Rosario organization whose objective is to promote and disseminate spaces for cultural production, debate and academic formation and promote volunteering and social responsibility.http://www.fundacionlacapital.org.ar/ {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170707235047/http://www.fundacionlacapital.org.ar/ |date=July 7, 2017 }} Fundación la Capital
Manzano is sponsor of the House of Chinese Culture in Buenos Aires and president of the foundation of the University of Congress. He has also contributed to the Clinton Foundation{{Cite news|url=http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1780185-los-empresarios-argentinos-que-donaron-millones-de-dolares-para-apoyar-a-los-clinton|title = Los empresarios argentinos que donaron millones de dólares para apoyar a los Clinton - LA NACION|newspaper = La Nación}} and to The Climate Reality Project, a foundation founded by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore that seeks to raise awareness about environmental issues such as climate change.{{Cite web|url=https://www.algore.com/project/the-climate-reality-project|title=The Climate Reality Project — Al Gore|website=www.algore.com|access-date=December 7, 2019}}
Personal life
On February 21, 2015, Manzano, who is Christian, married with Teresa Jordan,{{Cite web |url=http://www.mdzol.com/nota/589753-ya-estan-en-mendoza-los-invitados-a-la-boda-de-manzano/ |title=Ya están en Mendoza los invitados a la boda de Manzano - MDZ Online |access-date=June 29, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802101410/http://www.mdzol.com/nota/589753-ya-estan-en-mendoza-los-invitados-a-la-boda-de-manzano/ |archive-date=August 2, 2017 |url-status=dead }} who is his partner since 2000. The event was held at his estate in Gualtallary, Tupungato. He has 4 children: Juana Schindler, Silvestre Schindler, Maria de la Paz Manzano and Antonio Jordan.
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