Raúl Cubas Grau
Raúl Cubas Grau | |
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Cubas Grau in 1999 | |
| 45th President of Paraguay | |
| In office August 15, 1998 – March 29, 1999 | |
| Vice President | Luis María Argaña |
| Preceded by | Juan Carlos Wasmosy |
| Succeeded by | Luis Ángel González Macchi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 23, 1943 Asuncion, Paraguay |
| Political party | Colorado Party |
| Spouse | Mirtha Leonor Gusinky |
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Raúl Alberto Cubas Grau (born 23 August 1943) is a Paraguayan politician and electrical engineer who served as the 45th President of Paraguay from 1998 until his resignation in 1999.
A colorado and loyal follower of Lino Oviedo, who could not run for president due to his imprisonment, Cubas was elected in 1998 alongside his running mate, Luis María Argaña, a colorado caudillo who had become Oviedo's biggest political rival.
In March of 1999, large protests against Cubas' government erupted following the assassination of Vice President Argaña. As a result of these days of social unrest, which came to be known as the Marzo Paraguayo, Cubas resigned and was succeeded by the president of the Senate, Luis González Macchi. Cubas' presidency only lasted six months.