Jorge Pacheco | |
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33rd President of Uruguay | |
In office December 6, 1967 – March 1, 1972 | |
Vice President | Alberto Abdala |
Preceded by | Óscar Gestido |
Succeeded by | Juan María Bordaberry |
Vice President of Uruguay | |
In office March 1, 1967 – December 6, 1967 | |
President | Óscar Gestido |
Preceded by | Alfeo Brum |
Succeeded by | Alberto Abdala |
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Born | Jorge Pacheco Areco April 9, 1920 Montevideo |
Died | July 29, 1998 Montevideo | (aged 78)
Political party | Colorado Party |
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Jorge Pacheco Areco (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.[1] 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.