Lourdes Mendoza facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lourdes Mendoza
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Mendoza in 2010
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| Second Vice President of Peru | |
| In office 28 July 2006 – 28 July 2011 |
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| President | Alan García Pérez |
| Preceded by | David Waisman |
| Succeeded by | Omar Chehade |
| Member of Congress | |
| In office 26 July 2006 – 26 July 2011 |
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| Constituency | Arequipa |
| Arequipa City Councilwoman | |
| In office 1 January 2003 – 26 July 2006 |
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| Born | 7 January 1958 Arequipa, Peru |
| Died | 4 October 2024 (aged 66) |
| Political party | Peruvian Aprista Party |
| Spouse | Alfredo Fonts Fontana (divorced) |
Lourdes Mendoza del Solar (born January 7, 1958 – died October 4, 2024) was an important Peruvian politician and businesswoman. She was a member of the Peruvian Aprista Party.
She made history by becoming the first woman ever to be a Vice President of Peru. She was the Second Vice President alongside Alan García after the 2006 election.
Before becoming Vice President, Lourdes Mendoza was also elected to the Peruvian Congress. She represented the city of Arequipa. She also served as a city councilwoman in Arequipa starting in 2002. She continued to serve in Congress until 2011.
Lourdes Mendoza passed away on October 4, 2024, when she was 66 years old.
What is a Vice President?
A Vice President is a high-ranking official in a country's government. They usually help the President and can take over if the President cannot do their job. In Peru, there can be more than one Vice President. Lourdes Mendoza was the Second Vice President.
Serving in Congress
The Congress is like the parliament or legislative body of Peru. Its members, called Congress members, make laws for the country. Lourdes Mendoza was elected to Congress to represent her home region of Arequipa.
Images for kids
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Lourdes Mendoza in 2010
See also
In Spanish: Lourdes Mendoza del Solar para niños
