Víctor Fayad
Argentine politician and lawyer
Born
1955
70 years ago
Died
August 7th, 2014
10 years ago — 59 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Argentina
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Víctor Fayad served as a prominent figure in Argentine politics. He held the position of governor of the Mendoza Province from 1995 to 1999. As a member of the Radical Civic Union, he engaged in various political activities and was involved in governance and legislative processes. Fayad contributed to several political reforms during his tenure. His legal background assisted in shaping policies focused on rule of law and governance. In addition to his governorship, Fayad held other political roles in local and national government, influencing public policy in Argentina until his passing in 2014.
Governor of Mendoza Province (1995-1999)
Member of the Radical Civic Union
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