Arnoldo Alemán

@President of Nicaragua, Career and Childhood ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Arnoldo Alemán is a Nicaraguan lawyer and politician who served as the 81st President of the country Millionaires Socialists Nicaraguan Leaders Political Leaders Presidents Aquarius Celebrities Arnoldo Alemán was a lawyer, hailing from Nicaragua, who became the 81st President of his country at the age of 51. At a young age he showed a passion for politics and business, and served as a reputed member for organizations like the 'Asociación de Cafetaleros de Managua' and 'Unión de Productores Agropecuarios de Nicaragua'. Soon, he was appointed as the Mayor of his hometown Managua, in which capacity he brought about a lot of positive change. He took up the responsibility of renovating the city which had been in ruins since a massive earthquake had hit Managua. He also served as the President of the 'Liberal Alliance', and soon decided to run for President of the country. He won against the opposition leader Daniel Ortega, and succeeded Violeta Barrios de Chamorro as the President of Nicaragua. His term saw a lot of positive changes, including a whole new transport and communication system, which proved to be quite effective. He also sought to improve the country’s economic conditions by reducing inflation and encouraging foreign investment. However, after Arnoldo’s Vice-president Enrique Bolaños succeeded him, the tables were turned and the former President was slapped with corruption charges. Recently, after the end of Bolaños’ term, Alemán was acquitted of all charges

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Birthday: January 23, 1946 Nationality: Nicaraguan Famous: President of Nicaragua, Millionaires, Socialists, Leaders, Political Leaders, Presidents Ideologies: Socialists Spouses: Maria Dolores Cardenal Vargas, Maria Fernanda Flores Lanzas Known as: Arnoldo Aleman, José Arnoldo Alemán Lacayo Birth Place: Managua Information Detail Birthday January 23, 1946 Nationality Nicaraguan Famous President of Nicaragua, Millionaires, Socialists, Leaders, Political Leaders, Presidents Ideologies Socialists Spouses Maria Dolores Cardenal Vargas, Maria Fernanda Flores Lanzas Known as Arnoldo Aleman, José Arnoldo Alemán Lacayo Birth Place Managua Political Ideology Political party - Constitutionalist Liberal Party Gender Male Sun Sign Aquarius Born in Managua Famous as President of Nicaragua

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Arnoldo was married to Maria Dolores Cardenal Vargas, who succumbed to cancer in 1989. Maria is survived by two sons and two daughters. Unsplash Personal Life

He got married on October 23 1999, this time with Maria Fernanda Flores Lanzas—the couple have a son and two daughters. Unsplash Personal Life

José Arnoldo Alemán Lacayo was born to a distinguished lawyer and his wife in Managua, the capital of Nicaragua, on January 23, 1946. The Alemán family was well-to-do, and owned a large coffee estate in the city. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

He completed his studies in financial law and regional economic integration from the 'National Autonomous University of León' in Nicaragua, in 1967. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

Starting in 1968, he was employed as a lawyer in the banking sector. Later he was appointed as an official during the presidency of Anastasio Somoza Debayle and he remained in the position till the Sandinista junta toppled the government. Unsplash Career

In 1980, the Sadinista government imprisoned him for nine months and confiscated his family estate. During the same period, his father passed away, and Arnoldo was unable to go to the funeral service. Once he was set free, the young lawyer moved to United States for a few years. Unsplash Career

When Alemán came back to his homeland, he showed a new interest in Nicaraguan business and politics. In 1983, he was appointed as the President of the 'Asociación de Cafetaleros de Managua'. Unsplash Career

During 1986-90, he served at leading positions in top agricultural organizations like 'Unión de Productores Agropecuarios de Nicaragua', 'Unión de Cafetaleros de Nicaragua', and 'Consejo Superior de la Empresa Privada'. Unsplash Career

He also delivered lectures at the 'Tulane University' and at 'Florida International University', both in the United States. Unsplash Career

Despite being accused of corruption, this politician was popular during his term, because of the improvements he brought about in the nation’s education, economic and transport systems. Unsplash Major Works

Information	Detail
Birthday	January 23, 1946
Nationality	Nicaraguan
Famous	President of Nicaragua, Millionaires, Socialists, Leaders, Political Leaders, Presidents
Ideologies	Socialists
Spouses	Maria Dolores Cardenal Vargas, Maria Fernanda Flores Lanzas
Known as	Arnoldo Aleman, José Arnoldo Alemán Lacayo
Birth Place	Managua
Political Ideology	Political party - Constitutionalist Liberal Party
Gender	Male
Sun Sign	Aquarius
Born in	Managua
Famous as	President of Nicaragua

Arnoldo Alemán

Nicaraguan

Jan 23, 1946

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