Gemini Garnica

Juan Gemini Martínez Garnica (born June 11, 1983) is a Dalanic politician and businessman, who serves in the House of Representatives since 2020. He is a member of the wealthy Garnica family. He is the founder of Yueria Plus. 
== Early life ==
Gemini Garnica was born as Juan Gemini Martínez Garnica on June 11, 1983, in Likavra, Dania, to Mateo Martínez del Nero and Antonia Garnica Mantilla. 
Garnica studied economics and electrical engineering at the University of Likavra.
== Business career ==
=== At Garnica Co. ===
After graduation, Garnica joined the family business. At the time, he worked closely with Ernesto Silvio Garnica. In 2005, Garnica became the director of the technology branch of the company. Under Garnica, this branch of the company became the major supplier of IT systems for the government. In 2012, Garnica Co. Technolgies bought out their major rival WM.
=== Yueria Plus ===
In 2015, the Dalanic High Court convicted Garnica Co. of monopolizing. As a result, the technology branch was divested and Gemini Garnica founded Yueria Plus. From 2015 to 2019, Yeria Plus also became active in Asdania, Rigan and New Dania. On 30 November 2019, Garnica announced he steps down as CEO of Yueria Plus by the end of 2019.
== Political career ==
=== House of Representatives ===
In 2020, Garnica entered House of Representatives for the Liberal Party. However, his appointment caused controversy among the opposition parties, who accused him of using his family's power to gain a political position. Despite the criticism, Garnica proved to be a capable and dedicated politician. He was actively involved in discussions and debates on important issues, and his contributions were well-received by his colleagues.
=== Presidential campaign ===
On 20 October 2022, Garnica announced his presidential campaign for the 2023 Dalanic presidential election. At the start of the campaign he was still well behind the favourites in the Liberal primary. His campaign was successful and he became increasingly popular in the polls. On 11 January 2023, Garnica was chosen as the presidential candidate for the Liberal Party. Party Leader, Salvador Andino, lost the primary and resigned. Garnica was supposed to succeede him, but Garnica refused the position and runner-up Ana Sofía Palacio became the leader of the party. 
Garnica finished 4th in the election with 12.64% of the vote.
== Personal life ==
Garnica married Laura Orellana on 1 December 2017. They have 2 children together, the couple decide not to reveal their identities to the public.
Category:1983 births
Category:21st-century Dalanic politicians
Category:Dalanic businesspeople
Category:People from Likavra
Category:Members of the House of Representives of Dania (2019-2023)
Category:Members of the House of Representives of Dania (2023-2027)