Luis María Argaña
Paraguayan Vice President and judge
Born
1932
93 years ago
Died
March 23rd, 1999
26 years ago — 67 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Paraguay
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Served as Vice President of Paraguay from 1998 until death in 1999. Held a distinguished career in law, becoming a prominent judge. Participated actively in political life and contributed to various judicial reforms. His career was marked by a commitment to justice and governance in Paraguay's complex political landscape.
Vice Presidency of Paraguay (1998-1999)
Judicial contributions in Paraguay
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