Tomás Romero Pereira
Tomás Romero Pereira
Tomás Romero Pereira (October 4, 1886[1] – August 12, 1982 ) was President of Paraguay from May 5, 1954 to August 15, 1954.
Associated with the Colorado Party and General Alfredo Stroessner
He was a member of the Colorado Party. He came to power as a result of a military coup, led by General Alfredo Stroessner, which began on May 4, 1954, and lasted for three days.
President of Paraguay
As a compromise between the military who led the coup and the Colorado Party who was in power, he took office May 8, 1954. An election was held on July 11, 1954 with Stroessner as the sole candidate.
Resignation
On August 15, 1954 Romero handed over the presidency to Alfredo Stroessner who then became the president of Paraguay for 35 years.
Death
He died on 12 August 1982 at the age of 95.
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| Preceded by Federico Chávez |
President of Paraguay May 5, 1954 – August 15, 1954 |
Succeeded by Alfredo Stroessner |
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