Raúl Diez Canseco

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Raúl Diez Canseco Terry (1948-) is a Peruvian businessman and politician. He played a role in bringing international companies such as Kentucky Fried Chicken to Peru. He also founded several educational institutions.[1]

He was the Minister of Trade and Tourism and the First Vice President[2] during the Alejandro Toledo presidency. He resigned in 2003 from the Cabinet, and in 2004 from the Vice Presidency, after a scandal with his girlfriend.[3][4][5]

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  1. ^ Raúl Diez Canseco's homepage (Spanish)
  2. ^ The Peruvian government has two Vice President posts. Canseco was the First Vice President, and therefore first in line for the presidency.
  3. ^ http://www.agenciaperu.com/especiales/rdc.htm (Spanish)
  4. ^ Scott Wilson. February 5, 2004. "Scandals Weaken Peru's Leader - Allegations Against Toledo's Aides Follow Pledges to Root Out Corruption." Washington Post, p. A18.
  5. ^ "Vice president quits amid charges of affair, tax break." February 1, 2004. Chicago Tribune. p.6

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