Mario Abdo Benítez
President of Paraguay from 2018 to 2023 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mario Abdo Benítez (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈma.ɾjo ˈaβ.ðo βeˈni.tes]; born 10 November 1971)[1][2] is a Paraguayan politician who served as the 51st president of Paraguay from 2018 to 2023.[3] He was previously a senator and served as president of the Senate of Paraguay from 2015 to 2016.[4]
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Abdo and the second or maternal family name is Benítez.
Quick Facts 51st President of Paraguay, Vice President ...
Mario Abdo Benítez | |
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51st President of Paraguay | |
In office 15 August 2018 – 15 August 2023 | |
Vice President | Hugo Velázquez |
Preceded by | Horacio Cartes |
Succeeded by | Santiago Peña |
President of the Senate of Paraguay | |
In office 1 July 2015 – 30 June 2016 | |
Preceded by | Blas Llano |
Succeeded by | Roberto Acevedo Penedo |
Senator of Paraguay | |
In office 1 July 2013 – 1 March 2018[1] | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1971-11-10) 10 November 1971 (age 52) Asunción, Paraguay |
Political party | Colorado |
Spouse(s) |
Fátima Díaz (divorced) |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | Teikyo Post University |
Military service | |
Branch/service | |
Years of service | 1989–early 1990s |
Rank | Second lieutenant |
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