Lourdes Flores

Peruvian lawyer and politician

Lourdes Flores - Peruvian lawyer and politician
Born

October 7th, 1959
66 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Peru

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A prominent lawyer and politician in Peru, served as a member of the National Congress. Ran for the presidency in multiple elections, notably in 2006. Actively participated in political parties, holding leadership roles and advocating for various social issues. Established a reputation as a legal expert and contributed significantly to legal reforms in the country.

Ran for president in 2006

Served as a congresswoman

Led political initiatives for legal reforms

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