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Rafael Addiego
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| President of Uruguay Acting |
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| In office February 12, 1985 – March 1, 1985 |
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| Preceded by | Gregorio Conrado Álvarez |
| Succeeded by | Julio María Sanguinetti |
| Minister of the Supreme Court | |
| In office 20 January 1984 – 23 February 1993 |
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| Nominated by | Gregorio Conrado Álvarez |
| Preceded by | José Pedro Gatto de Souza |
| Succeeded by | Juan Mariño Chiarlone |
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| Born |
Rafael Addiego Bruno
23 February 1923 Salto, Uruguay |
| Died | 20 February 2014 (aged 90) Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Political party | Civic Union |
| Spouse | Alicia Rey Nebril |
| Alma mater | University of the Republic |
| Occupation | Jurist, politician, lawyer |
Rafael Addiego Bruno (born February 23, 1923 – died February 20, 2014) was a Uruguayan judge and political leader. He briefly served as the President of Uruguay in 1985. This happened during an important time when Uruguay was changing from military rule back to a democratic government.
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Becoming President of Uruguay
Rafael Addiego Bruno became president for a short time in 1985. Before this, he was the head of the Supreme Court of Uruguay. This court is the highest court in the country.
At the time, Uruguay was led by a military president, General Gregorio Álvarez. There was a lot of pressure for him to step down. People wanted Uruguay to return to a civilian government.
In November 1984, a new president, Julio María Sanguinetti, was elected. General Álvarez did not want to hand over power directly to Sanguinetti.
Because of this, a temporary leader was needed. This person would serve as president for a very short period. Their job was to bridge the gap between the military government and the new democratic one.
A Short Time in Office
Rafael Addiego Bruno was chosen for this special role. He served as acting president from February 12, 1985, to March 1, 1985. This allowed the elected president, Julio María Sanguinetti, to take office from a civilian leader. It made the change to democracy look smoother to the world.
This brief period showed how complicated the return to democracy was. It was a way to make sure the power transfer was peaceful and accepted by everyone.
After the Presidency
After his short time as president, Addiego Bruno went back to his role. He continued to serve as the president of the Supreme Court. He held this important position until 1993.
Political Life and Legacy
Rafael Addiego Bruno was a jurist, which means he was an expert in law. He was also a politician and a lawyer. During the time of military rule in Uruguay (1973-1985), his political views were not always clear.
Later, he identified with the Civic Union political party. This party is known for supporting constitutional processes.
When he passed away in 2014, Rafael Addiego Bruno was remembered as a public figure who believed in the rule of law. Even though he was president during a difficult time, he was seen as someone who helped Uruguay return to democracy. He was a temporary leader who helped make a big change happen for his country.
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