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Armando Villanueva del Campo
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| Prime Minister of Peru | |
| In office 17 May 1988 – 15 May 1989 |
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| President | Alan García |
| Preceded by | Guillermo Larco Cox |
| Succeeded by | Luis Alberto Sánchez |
| Minister of the Interior | |
| In office 2 March 1989 – 15 May 1989 |
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| President | Alan García |
| Preceded by | Juan Soria Díaz |
| Succeeded by | Agustín Mantilla |
| Minister of the Presidency | |
| In office 13 May 1988 – 2 March 1989 |
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| President | Alan García |
| Preceded by | Guillermo Larco Cox |
| Succeeded by | Luis Alberto Sánchez |
| Member of the Senate | |
| In office 26 July 1985 – 5 April 1992 |
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| President of the Senate | |
| In office 26 July 1987 – 26 July 1988 |
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| Preceded by | Luis Alberto Sánchez |
| Succeeded by | Ramiro Prialé |
| President of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| In office 28 July 1967 – 28 July 1968 |
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| Preceded by | Antonio Monsalve Morante |
| Succeeded by | Andrés Townsend |
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| In office 28 July 1963 – 3 October 1968 |
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| Constituency | Lima |
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Armando Villanueva del Campo
25 November 1915 Lima, Peru |
| Died | 14 April 2013 (aged 97) Lima, Peru |
| Nationality |  Peruvian |
| Political party | Peruvian Aprista Party |
| Spouse | Lucy Ortega de Villanueva (died 3 December 2015) |
| Residences | Santiago de Surco District, Lima, Peru |
Armando Villanueva del Campo (born November 25, 1915 – died April 14, 2013) was an important Peruvian politician. He was a leader of the American Popular Revolutionary Alliance (APRA) party in Peru. Armando was born in Lima. His father, Pedro Villanueva Urquijo, was a doctor. His mother was Carmen Rosa Portal del Campo. He had one older brother, Pedro.
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Armando Villanueva: A Peruvian Leader
Armando Villanueva was a key figure in Peruvian politics for many years. He dedicated his life to serving his country. He was known for his strong beliefs and his work with the APRA party.
Early Life and Political Start
Armando Villanueva became involved in politics at a young age. When he was just 15, he joined the youth group of the APRA party. This was during a time when Peru had a military government. At 18, he was sent to El Frontón prison. This prison was on a small island near Callao. He was held there because of his political actions against the government. He became a close friend and ally of Víctor Raúl Haya de la Torre. Haya de la Torre was the founder and main leader of the APRA party.
Years of Activism and Exile
Armando Villanueva spent much of his early life in prison. He was often jailed for his political activities. In 1940, he was sent away from Peru to Chile. Between the 1940s and 1960s, he was either in Peruvian prisons or sent to other countries. He was deported to Chile and Argentina several times. While living in Santiago, Chile, he met and married Lucia Ortega. They had a daughter named Lucia del Pilar Villanueva Ortega.
In late 1961, Villanueva secretly returned to Peru. He came back before a general pardon was given to APRA members. He needed to help organize the party for their return to full political life. He stayed hidden at his cousin's house until the pardon was granted.
Time in Government and Leadership
From 1963 to 1968, Armando Villanueva served in the Peruvian government. He was a deputy, representing Lima in the lower house of Congress. From 1967 to 1968, he was the President of the Chamber of Deputies. This meant he led the lower house of the Peruvian legislature. He also led the APRA party's opposition to the military government of Juan Velasco Alvarado.
Leading the APRA Party
In 1979, the founder of APRA, Haya de la Torre, passed away. Armando Villanueva then became the leader of the APRA party. In 1980, he ran for president of Peru. He came in second place, losing to Fernando Belaúnde Terry. Belaúnde Terry was the candidate for the Popular Action party.
Serving as Prime Minister
In 1985, Villanueva was elected to the Peruvian Senate. From July 1986 to July 1987, he was the President of the Senate. During the time Alan García was president, Villanueva held an important role. He served as Prime Minister from 1988 to 1989. In 1990, he was elected to the Senate for his last term. His term ended in 1992 when President Alberto Fujimori closed Congress.
Later Life and Legacy
Armando Villanueva retired from politics in 2005. He was 90 years old at the time. He spent his later years with his family and writing. He passed away on April 14, 2013, at the age of 97. He is remembered as a dedicated politician who played a big part in Peru's history.
See also
In Spanish: Armando Villanueva del Campo para niños
