Pedro Pablo Kuczynski

Peruvian politician and former president

Pedro Pablo Kuczynski - Peruvian politician and former president
Born

October 3rd, 1938
86 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Peru

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An entrepreneur and politician served as the 66th President of Peru from July 2016 to March 2018. Kuczynski held various governmental roles, including Minister of Economy and Finance and Prime Minister. A graduate of Princeton University, he gained experience in international finance and development, contributing to economic policy in Peru.

Served as President of Peru from 2016 to 2018

Held the position of Prime Minister in 2005

Was Minister of Economy and Finance

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