Pedro Vaz
Uruguayan politician and foreign minister
Born
1963
62 years ago
Died
December 6th, 2012
12 years ago — 49 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Uruguay
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Served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay, contributing to the country's diplomatic relations and international standing. Engaged in legal practice prior to entering politics, advocating for legal and foreign policy reforms. Played a role in shaping Uruguay's foreign relations from a legal and administrative perspective.
Served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1985 to 1990
Played a key role in Uruguay's democratic transition
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