Fernando Lugo
Paraguayan politician, former president
Born
May 30th, 1951
74 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Paraguay
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Served as President of Paraguay from 2008 to 2012 after a career in the Catholic Church. Lugo was elected as a member of the Patriotic Alliance for Change coalition, leading to the first change in leadership in Paraguay in over six decades. Prior to his presidency, he was a bishop in the Diocese of San Pedro. Lugo's presidency focused on social reforms, land redistribution, and addressing inequality in Paraguayan society. He faced significant political challenges and was ultimately impeached in 2012.
Presidency of Paraguay (2008-2012)
Bishop in the Diocese of San Pedro
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