Líber Seregni
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Líber Seregni Mosquera (13 December 1916 – 31 July 2004) was a Uruguayan military officer and politician.[1] In his youth he was a member of the Colorado Party. Under successive governments of that party, he had a successful military career until his retirement in 1968.
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Líber Seregni | |
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Born | (1916-12-13)13 December 1916 |
Died | 31 July 2004(2004-07-31) (aged 87) |
Nationality | Uruguayan |
Occupation(s) | Military officer Politician |
Political party | Colorado Party (until 1971) Broad Front (from 1971) |
Spouse | Lilí Lerena |
Children | 2 |
Honours | Lenin Peace Prize |
Military career | |
Allegiance | Uruguay |
Service/ | National Army |
Rank | Commander |
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In 1971, Seregni split with the Colorado Party. He founded the Broad Front (Frente Amplio), a left-wing political coalition, and was its presidential candidate in the general election of 1971. Banned and imprisoned by the military dictatorship, he was released in 1984. In 1989 he was once again presidential candidate in the general elections.