Efraín Alegre
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Pedro Efraín Alegre Sasiain (born 18 January 1963) is a Paraguayan politician, lawyer, and university professor, who served as president of the Authentic Radical Liberal Party from 2016 to 2023.[3] For ten years he was the most prominent leader of the opposition to the Colorado Party, running unsuccessfully against its candidates in the presidential elections of 2013, 2018 and 2023.
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Alegre and the second or maternal family name is Sasiain.
Quick Facts President of PLRA, Preceded by ...
Efraín Alegre | |
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President of PLRA | |
In office 16 June 2016 – 6 August 2023 | |
Preceded by | Miguel Abdón Saguier |
Succeeded by | Hugo Fleitas |
Minister of Public Works and Communications of Paraguay | |
In office 15 August 2008 – 17 June 2011 | |
President | Fernando Lugo |
Preceded by | Roberto Eudes González |
Succeeded by | Cecilio Pérez[1] |
Senator of Paraguay | |
In office 1 July 2008 – 15 August 2008 | |
President of the Chamber of Deputies of Paraguay | |
In office 1 July 1999 – 1 July 2003 | |
Preceded by | Walter Hugo Bower Montalto |
Succeeded by | Cándido Vera Bejarano |
National Deputy of Paraguay | |
In office 1 July 1998 – 1 July 2008[2] | |
Constituency | Central Department |
Personal details | |
Born | (1963-01-18) 18 January 1963 (age 61) San Juan Bautista, Paraguay |
Political party | Authentic Radical Liberal Party |
Spouse | Mirian Irún Aquino |
Alma mater | Catholic University of Asunción |
Profession | Lawyer |
Website | www.efrainparaguay.com |
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Alegre served as National Deputy from 1998 to 2008, president of the Chamber of Deputies from 2000 to 2001; Senator in 2008; and Minister of Public Work and Communications from 2008 to 2011 in the cabinet of Fernando Lugo.[4][5]