Andrés Rodríguez (politician)
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.
Lieutenant General Andrés Rodríguez | |
|---|---|
Rodríguez in 1989 | |
| 43rd President of Paraguay | |
| In office February 3, 1989 – August 15, 1993 Provisional to May 15, 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Alfredo Stroessner |
| Succeeded by | Juan Carlos Wasmosy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Andrés Rodríguez Pedotti June 19, 1923 Borja, Guairá, Paraguay |
| Died | April 21, 1997 (aged 73) New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Colorado |
| Spouse |
Nelly Reig Castellanos
(m. 1949) |
| Children | 3 |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Paraguayan Army |
| Years of service | 1946–1992 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General (1970–1992) |
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