Lourdes Mendoza
Zoila Lourdes Carmen Sandra Mendoza del Solar (born 7 January 1958) is a Peruvian businesswoman and politician with the Peruvian Aprista Party. She is the first woman in Peru's history to become a Vice President of Peru, running as the Second Running mate of Alan García in the 2006 election.[1]
Lourdes Mendoza | |
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Second Vice President of Peru | |
In office 28 July 2006 – 28 July 2011 | |
President | Alan García Pérez |
Preceded by | David Waisman |
Succeeded by | Omar Chehade |
Member of Congress | |
In office 26 July 2006 – 26 July 2011 | |
Constituency | Arequipa |
Arequipa City Councilwoman | |
In office 1 January 2003 – 26 July 2006 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Arequipa, Peru | 7 January 1958
Political party | Peruvian Aprista Party |
Spouse | Alfredo Fonts Fontana (divorced) |
She was also elected as Member of Congress representing Arequipa,[2] where she had been elected as "regidora" in 2002. She served until the 2011 election when she lost her seat in the 2011 elections when she ran for re-election.
References
- "Presidentes y vicepresidentes desde 1980 en Perú, crisis y realidades". 26 July 2018.
- "Ficha de Congresista". Congreso de la Republica del Peru. Archived from the original on 29 December 2008. Retrieved 29 December 2010.
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