When was Tabaré Vázquez born?

Tabaré Vázquez was born on 17 January 1940 in Montevideo.

What positions has Tabaré Vázquez held?

Positions held by Tabaré Vázquez include: President of Uruguay (2015–2020); President pro tempore of the Union of South American Nations (2015–2016); President pro tempore of the Union of South American Nations (since 4 December 2014); President of Uruguay (2005–2010); Intendant of Montevideo (1990–1994).

Where did Tabaré Vázquez study?

Tabaré Vázquez was educated at University of the Republic.

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Tabaré Vázquez

President of Uruguay from 2005 to 2010 and from 2015 to 2020

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Tabaré Ramón Vázquez Rosas (Spanish pronunciation: [taβaˈɾe raˈmom ˈbaskes ˈrosas]; 17 January 1940 – 6 December 2020) was a Uruguayan politician and oncologist who served as the 39th and 41st President of Uruguay from 2005 to 2010 and from 2015 to 2020. During his political career, Vázquez was a member of the Broad Front coalition. Before his first presidential term, Vázquez was president of the Club Progreso team and made two unsuccessful presidential bids in 1994 and 1999. He served as Intendant of Montevideo between 1990 and 1994 shortly before his first presidential campaign.

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Born: 17 January 1940 wd
Place of birth: Montevideo wd
Died: 6 December 2020 wd
Place of death: Montevideo wd
Citizenship: Uruguay wd
Occupation: politician, physician, professor, oncologist, mayor wd
Political party: Socialist Party of Uruguay, Broad Front wd
Education: University of the Republic wd
Spouse: María Auxiliadora Delgado wd
Social media: X (Twitter) wd

Positions held wd

President of Uruguay (1 March 2015 – 1 March 2020)
President pro tempore of the Union of South American Nations (1 March 2015 – 23 April 2016)
President pro tempore of the Union of South American Nations (since 4 December 2014)
President of Uruguay (1 March 2005 – 1 March 2010)
Intendant of Montevideo (5 May 1990 – 5 May 1994)

Awards wd

National Order of San Lorenzo
Order of Merit (Qatar)
Order of Omar Torrijos Herrera
Medal of Military Merit (2011)
honorary doctorate of the University of Salamanca (2014)

About

Vázquez was first elected president on 31 October 2004 and took office on 1 March 2005. He was the first socialist president of the country. His first presidency was remembered for his diplomatic relationships with Brazil and Argentina while being criticized by his party over his anti-abortion views. He strengthened the unions and improved Uruguay's social services. After leaving the presidency in 2010, Vázquez successfully ran for a second term in 2014. After leaving office for a second time in March 2020, he later died of lung cancer in December of that year at the age of 80.

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When was Tabaré Vázquez born?: Tabaré Vázquez was born on 17 January 1940 in Montevideo.
What positions has Tabaré Vázquez held?: Positions held by Tabaré Vázquez include: President of Uruguay (2015–2020); President pro tempore of the Union of South American Nations (2015–2016); President pro tempore of the Union of South American Nations (since 4 December 2014); President of Uruguay (2005–2010); Intendant of Montevideo (1990–1994).
Where did Tabaré Vázquez study?: Tabaré Vázquez was educated at University of the Republic.

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