When was Jorge Pacheco Areco born?

Jorge Pacheco Areco was born on 9 April 1920 in Montevideo.

What positions has Jorge Pacheco Areco held?

Positions held by Jorge Pacheco Areco include: President of Uruguay (1967–1972); ambassador of Uruguay to Spain; ambassador of Uruguay to Switzerland; ambassador of Uruguay to the United States; ambassador of Uruguay in Paraguay.

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Jorge Pacheco Areco

Uruguayan politician (1920-1998)

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Jorge Pacheco Areco (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈxoɾxe paˈt͡ʃeko aˈɾeko]; April 9, 1920 – July 29, 1998) was a Uruguayan politician and journalist and the 33rd president of Uruguay, serving from 1967 to 1972. Formerly the Vice President of Uruguay Pacheco became President after the sudden death of Óscar Diego Gestido. A member of the Colorado Party, Pacheco Areco had previously been a member of the National Representative from 1963 to 1967, before becoming the vice president.

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Born: 9 April 1920 wd
Place of birth: Montevideo wd
Died: 29 July 1998 wd
Place of death: Montevideo wd
Citizenship: Uruguay wd
Occupation: politician, journalist, diplomat wd
Political party: Colorado Party wd
Spouse: Graciela Rompani wd

Positions held wd

President of Uruguay (6 December 1967 – 1 March 1972)
ambassador of Uruguay to Spain
ambassador of Uruguay to Switzerland
ambassador of Uruguay to the United States
ambassador of Uruguay in Paraguay

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Areco has been identified with right-wing politics, with one study has arguing that "By the late 1960s and early 1970s Colorado presidents such as Jorge Pacheco Areco and Juan Maria Bordaberry, while paying lip service to Batlle's ideals, led right-wing administrations."

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When was Jorge Pacheco Areco born?: Jorge Pacheco Areco was born on 9 April 1920 in Montevideo.
What positions has Jorge Pacheco Areco held?: Positions held by Jorge Pacheco Areco include: President of Uruguay (1967–1972); ambassador of Uruguay to Spain; ambassador of Uruguay to Switzerland; ambassador of Uruguay to the United States; ambassador of Uruguay in Paraguay.

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