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Policarpo Paz García

President of Honduras

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Policarpo Juan Paz García was a Honduran military leader who served as President of Honduras from 1978 to 1982, after overthrowing Juan Alberto Melgar Castro. During his presidency he worked with drug traffickers, the Central Intelligence Agency, and the Contras.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Goascorán wd
Died
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Place of death
Tegucigalpa wd
Citizenship
Honduras wd
Occupation
politician, military leader wd
Political party
military dictatorship wd
Education
Honduras Military Academy General Francisco Morazán wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Honduras (7 August 1978 – 27 January 1982)

Questions

When was Policarpo Paz García born?
Policarpo Paz García was born on 7 December 1932 in Goascorán.
What positions has Policarpo Paz García held?
Positions held by Policarpo Paz García include: President of Honduras (1978–1982).
Where did Policarpo Paz García study?
Policarpo Paz García was educated at Honduras Military Academy General Francisco Morazán.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Policarpo Paz García · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q880335 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Policarpo Paz Garcia.jpg by JVC3ETA (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Last updated · facts checked 15 November 2026

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