Arturo Lezama

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Arturo Lezama was a Uruguayan political figure.

[edit] Background

Lezama was a prominent member of the Uruguayan Colorado Party which ruled the country for lengthy periods. In 1957 his fellow-Colorado colleague President Alberto Fermín Zubiría stepped down from office.

[edit] President of Uruguay

In 1957 Lezama was elected President of Uruguay, serving until 1958. He was succeeded by Carlos Fischer, also of the Colorado Party.

[edit] See also

• Politics of Uruguay