Washington García Rijo
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This name uses Spanish naming customs; the first or paternal family name is García and the second or maternal family name is Rijo.
Washington García Rijo (1921 – 22 September 2010) was a Uruguayan political figure.
Background
His political base has been in Rocha Department. He formerly served as a senior police officer. He is a member of the Colorado Party (Uruguay).
Political career
He served for many years as an elected Deputy of the Republic from 1967 to 1972 and from 1985 to 1990, representing Rocha Department. He was at the time associated with the 'Lista 15' grouping within the Colorado Party. In his late political life he endorsed Pedro Bordaberry Herrán's 'Vamos Uruguay' grouping within the Colorado Party (Uruguay).
See also
- Colorado Party (Uruguay)#Post 2004: defeat at polls and rise of Pedro Bordaberry
References
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