Julio César Franco (politician) facts for kids
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Julio César Franco
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| Vice President of Paraguay | |
| In office 2 September 2000 – 16 October 2002 |
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| President | Luis Ángel González Macchi |
| Preceded by | Luis María Argaña |
| Succeeded by | Luis Castiglioni |
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Julio César Ramón Franco Gómez
17 April 1951 Fernando de la Mora, Paraguay |
| Political party | Authentic Radical Liberal Party |
Julio César Ramón Franco Gómez was born on April 17, 1951. He is a well-known Paraguayan politician. A politician is someone who works in government and helps make decisions for their country. Julio Franco is a member of the Authentic Radical Liberal Party, which is one of the main political groups in Paraguay.
He served as the Vice President of Paraguay from 2000 to 2002. The Vice President is like a second-in-command to the President. Julio Franco also worked as a Senator in Paraguay's government. A senator is a lawmaker who helps create and vote on new laws for the country. He was a senator from 1998 to 2003 and was elected again in 2008.
Early Life and Education
Julio César Ramón Franco Gómez was born in a city called Fernando de la Mora in Paraguay. This was on April 17, 1951.
Before becoming a politician, he studied to be a surgeon. A surgeon is a doctor who performs operations to help people. He earned his degree from the National University of Córdoba in Argentina.
Political Journey
Julio Franco has had an important career in Paraguayan politics. He first became a senator in 1998. Senators are part of the country's parliament, where they discuss and pass laws.
In 2000, he was elected as the Vice President of Paraguay. This happened through a special election held on August 13, 2000. He served the rest of the four-year term, from September 2000 until 2002.
In 2003, Julio Franco ran for President of Paraguay. He was the candidate for the Authentic Radical Liberal Party. However, he did not win that election. Nicanor Duarte from the Colorado Party became President instead.
He continued his political work and was elected to the Senate again in 2008.
Family Connections
Julio Franco has a brother named Federico Franco. Federico also became a very important figure in Paraguayan politics.
In June 2012, Federico Franco became the President of Paraguay. This happened after the previous president, Fernando Lugo, left office.
Julio Franco has also been the leader, or chairman, of the Authentic Radical Liberal Party. This means he helps guide the party and its goals.
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Julio César Franco
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| Preceded by Luis María Argaña |
Vice President of Paraguay 2000-2002 |
Succeeded by Luis Castiglioni |
See also
In Spanish: Julio César Franco para niños
