Francisco Oviedo
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Francisco Arcidio Oviedo Brítez is Paraguayan politician from the Colorado Party
. He served as Vice President of Paraguay
from 21 November 2007 to 15 August 2008.
, and was elected in special election to succeed Luis Castiglioni as Vice President of the Republic for the remainder of the presidential term to end in August 2008. He was Minister of Housing in the cabinet of Luis González Macchi from 1999 to 2003.
announced his resignation as President of Paraguay
, which was presented to the Paraguayan Congress
on June 23, 2008, it pointed that Francisco Oviedo, as vicepresident, would succeed him if the Congress accepted Duarte's resignation. However, after political struggle in the Congress, former President Duarte's resignation was not accepted, and thus Oviedo couldn't swear as president.
Colorado Party (Paraguay)
The National Republican Association – Colorado Party is a political party in Paraguay, founded in 1887 by Bernardino Caballero. It is usually known as the Colorado Party...
. He served as Vice President of Paraguay
Vice President of Paraguay
Vice President of Paraguay is the second highest political position in Paraguay. According to the current constitution, the vice president is elected in the same ticket as the president....
from 21 November 2007 to 15 August 2008.
Political career
Oviedo was senator in the Paraguayan SenateSenate of Paraguay
The Chamber of Senators of Paraguay , the upper house of the National Congress, has 45 members, elected for a five year term by proportional representation.-See also:*List of Presidents of the Senate of Paraguay...
, and was elected in special election to succeed Luis Castiglioni as Vice President of the Republic for the remainder of the presidential term to end in August 2008. He was Minister of Housing in the cabinet of Luis González Macchi from 1999 to 2003.
Presidential aspiration
After Nicanor Duarte FrutosNicanor Duarte Frutos
Óscar Nicanor Duarte Frutos is a Paraguayan politician who served as President of Paraguay from 2003 to 2008. He currently holds the title of Senator for life.- Career :...
announced his resignation as President of Paraguay
President of Paraguay
The President of Paraguay is according to the Paraguayan Constitution the Chief of the Executive branch of the Government of Paraguay...
, which was presented to the Paraguayan Congress
Congress of Paraguay
Paraguay's bicameral Congress consists of a 45-member Senate and an80-member Chamber of Deputies. It serves as the legislative branch of the Paraguayan state....
on June 23, 2008, it pointed that Francisco Oviedo, as vicepresident, would succeed him if the Congress accepted Duarte's resignation. However, after political struggle in the Congress, former President Duarte's resignation was not accepted, and thus Oviedo couldn't swear as president.