Federico Franco | |
|---|---|
 Franco in 2009 | |
| 49th President of Paraguay | |
| In office 22 June 2012 – 15 August 2013 | |
| Vice President | Óscar Denis |
| Preceded by | Fernando Lugo |
| Succeeded by | Horacio Cartes |
| Vice President of Paraguay | |
| In office 15 August 2008 – 22 June 2012 | |
| President | Fernando Lugo |
| Preceded by | Francisco Oviedo |
| Succeeded by | Óscar Denis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Luis Federico Franco Gómez 24 July 1962 Asunción, Paraguay |
| Political party | Authentic Radical Liberal Party |
| Other political affiliations | Patriotic Alliance for Change (2007–10) |
| Spouse | Emilia Alfaro (married 1982) |
| Children | Four |
| Alma mater | National University of Asuncion |
Luis Federico Franco Gómez (born 24 July 1962) is a Paraguayan politician who was President of Paraguay from June 2012 until August 2013. A member of the Authentic Radical Liberal Party (PLRA), he was elected as Vice President of Paraguay in the 2008 presidential election as the running mate of Fernando Lugo; he took office in August 2008.[1] Following Lugo's impeachment by the Senate on 22 June 2012, he succeeded Lugo as President[2] to complete the presidential mandate until 15 August 2013.
Franco is a surgeon by profession. He is the brother of Julio César Franco, senator and former chairman of Authentic Radical Liberal Party, and also a former Vice President. Federico Franco is also former chairman of PLRA and was Governor of Central Department from 2003 to 2008.
- ^ "Profile". Presidency of Paraguay. Archived from the original on 19 March 2009.
- ^ "Federico Franco". BBC News. 23 June 2012. Retrieved 22 June 2012.