He studied in Texas, United States.
He was a former minister and former vice-president of Bolivia. He became president when Hugo Banzer resigned. Hugo Banzer, 75 was ill and died May 5, 2002. He was president from August 2001 to August 2002.
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Preceded by:
Hugo BanzerPresidents of Bolivia
Succeeded by:
Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada