Juan Eudes Afara Maciel (born 19 August 1960) is a Paraguayan politician, currently serving as senator since 2018.[1][2] He previously served as Horacio Cartes' vice president from 2013 to 2018.
Juan Afara | |
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Senator of Praguay | |
Assumed office 30 June 2018 | |
Vice President of Paraguay | |
In office 15 August 2013 – 11 April 2018 | |
President | Horacio Cartes |
Preceded by | Óscar Denis |
Succeeded by | Alicia Pucheta |
Governor of Itapúa | |
In office 15 August 2008 – 19 October 2012 | |
Preceded by | David Benjamín Franz Kugler |
Succeeded by | Luis Viedma |
Mayor of Tomás Romero Pereira | |
In office 19 December 1996 – 19 December 2001 | |
In office 15 January 1987 – 4 March 1989 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Juan Eudes Afara Maciel 19 August 1960 Santa Rosa, Misiones Department, Paraguay |
Political party | Colorado Party |
Spouse | Luz Marilda Arguello |
Children | 4 |
Awards and honors
edit- Order of Brilliant Star with Special Grand Cordon – Republic of China[3]
References
edit- ^ "Congreso acepta la renuncia de Juan Afara" [Congress accepts the resignation of Juan Afara]. Última Hora (in Spanish). 11 April 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
- ^ "Congreso Nacional aceptó la renuncia de Juan Afara" [National Congress accepted the resignation of Juan Afara]. La Nación (in Spanish). 12 April 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
- ^ Hsieh, Chia-chen; Huang, Romulo (8 October 2015). "President Ma bestows honor on Paraguayan vice president". Central News Agency. Retrieved 8 October 2015.