Luis María Argaña

Paraguayan Vice President and judge

Luis María Argaña - Leaders & Politicians born 1932
Born

1932
94 years ago

Died
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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