Hugo Banzer
Hugo Banzer was a Bolivian military officer and politician who served as President of Bolivia during two non-consecutive terms, most notably from 1997 to 2001. His presidency was marked by significant economic reforms and controversial human rights issues. Banzer's administration oversaw the breakdown of diplomatic relations with Chile over maritime disputes, which have persisted for decades.
Born on May 10, 1926 (99 years old)
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Argentina:
Hugo Banzer is mentioned as the dictator against whom Jaime Paz Zamora fought with the Revolutionary Left Movement.
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Paraguay:
Hugo Banzer is mentioned as part of the Plan Cóndor, which involved the exchange of political dissidents.
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Sweden:
Hugo Banzer was a right-wing dictator who forced Jaime Paz Zamora into exile.
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Switzerland:
Hugo Banzer was the president for whom Jorge Quiroga served as vice president.
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Uruguay:
Hugo Banzer was a former military dictator and president of Bolivia, under whom Tuto Quiroga served as vice president.
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Liechtenstein:
Quiroga served as vice president under Hugo Bánzer, who later transitioned to democracy.
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Peru:
Hugo Banzer was the president whom Jorge Quiroga replaced briefly in 2001.
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Bolivia:
Hugo Banzer was the leader of Acción Democrática Nacional (ADN) and won elections in 1985 and 1997.
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Bolivia:
Hugo Banzer was involved in the Pacto por la Democracia which supported the government during economic reforms.
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Venezuela:
Bánzer was a former dictator of Bolivia whose resignation led to Quiroga's brief presidency.
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