Andrés Rodríguez (politician)

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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Rodríguez and the second or maternal family name is Pedotti.
Lieutenant General
Andrés Rodríguez
Official portrait, 1989
43rd President of Paraguay
In office
February 3, 1989 – August 15, 1993
Provisional to May 15, 1989
Preceded byAlfredo Stroessner
Succeeded byJuan Carlos Wasmosy
Personal details
BornAndrés Rodríguez Pedotti
(1923-06-19)June 19, 1923
Borja, Guairá, Paraguay
DiedApril 21, 1997(1997-04-21) (aged 73)
New York City, U.S.
PartyColorado
Spouse
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(m. 1949)​
Children3
Military service
Allegiance Paraguay
Branch/serviceParaguayan Army
Years of service1946–1992
Rank Lieutenant General (1970–1992)
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Andrés Rodríguez Pedotti (June 19, 1923 – April 21, 1997) was a military officer and politician, being President of Paraguay from February 3, 1989, to August 15, 1993. He led the coup d'état on February 2 and 3, 1989, against the dictator Alfredo Stroessner Matiauda.

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