Luis Alberto Riart facts for kids
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Luis Alberto Riart
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| 20th Vice President of Paraguay | |
| In office 15 August 1939 – 18 February 1940 |
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| President | José Félix Estigarribia |
| Preceded by | Raúl Casal Ribeiro (1936) |
| Succeeded by | Office Vacant |
| 31st President of Paraguay | |
| In office 17 March 1924 – 15 August 1924 |
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| Vice President | Office Vacant |
| Preceded by | Eligio Ayala |
| Succeeded by | Eligio Ayala |
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| Born | 21 June 1880 Esquina, Argentina |
| Died | 1 October 1953 (aged 73) Asunción, Paraguay |
| Nationality | Paraguayan |
| Political party | Liberal |
Luis Alberto Riart Vera (born June 21, 1880 – died October 1, 1953) was an important Paraguayan politician. He served as President of Paraguay for a short time in 1924. He also held many other important roles in the government.
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Riart's Time as President
Luis Riart became president on March 17, 1924. This happened when the previous president, Eligio Ayala, stepped down. Riart served until August 15, 1924. After his time as president, he ran in the next elections.
Key People in His Government
During his time as president, Riart had a team of ministers. These ministers helped him run the country. They included:
- Belisario Rivarola for internal affairs
- Rogelio Ibarra for foreign relations
- Lisandro Díaz de León for justice and culture
- Eliseo Da Rosa for the treasury (money matters)
- Colonel Manlio Schenoni Lugo for war and the navy
Focus on Education
Riart's government also focused on education. They helped fill open spots in schools. Clementina Irrazábal and Lieutenant Juan Manuel Garay assisted with this.
In May 1924, the government recognized many teachers. These teachers were from the Normal School of Barrero Grande. A respected teacher named Pedro Aguilera was also promoted to professor. The Business School added new study programs. These included careers for public translators and consular roles.
Riart's Political Career
Luis Riart held many important positions throughout his career. He was the president of the Paraguayan Institute from 1906 to 1916. In 1913, he helped start the Patriotic Union. He also led the Institute of Paraguayan-Argentine Culture.
Ministerial Roles
Riart served as Minister of Finance of Paraguay (in charge of the country's money) from 1916 to 1917. He was also the Minister of the Department of the Interior twice. He held roles as Minister of War and Navy, and as Chancellor (in charge of foreign affairs).
In 1913, he was part of the Code Commission. This group worked on the country's laws. In 1916, he was Minister of the Interior under President Manuel Franco. He briefly served as Minister of Finance again in 1931.
Important Peace Agreements
As Chancellor in 1935, Riart signed an important peace agreement. This agreement was called Riart-Elio. It helped solve a border problem with Bolivia after the Chaco War.
On July 21, 1938, he signed another agreement. This was the Agreement of Peace, Friendship, and Limits with Bolivia. This helped secure peace for Paraguay.
Vice President of Paraguay
In 1939, Riart became Vice President of Paraguay. He served under Marshal José Félix Estigarribia. Riart retired from this role in 1940. This happened after the government was overthrown on February 18, 1940.
Early Life and Politics
Luis Riart entered politics more out of duty than for personal enjoyment. On August 8, 1904, he sought safety in Argentina. This was after a political movement began in the capital. He helped create a union agreement between different political groups.
In 1928, he ran for president again. He presented his candidacy at his party's meeting. However, he lost by only a few votes.
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In Spanish: Luis Alberto Riart para niños
