Tomás Berreta

president of Uruguay

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Tomás Berreta served as the president of Uruguay from 1946 until his death in office in 1947. He was a member of the Colorado Batllista Party. Following his sudden death, Vice President Luis Batlle Berres, nephew of former president José Batlle y Ordóñez, succeeded him. Berreta's presidency occurred during a period of relative prosperity for Uruguay, influenced by World War II and strong international demand for its exports.12

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Luis Batlle Berres
…the presidency when the incumbent, Tomás Berreta, died in office. His stable and peaceful administration attracted large amounts of foreign investment capital. After Uruguay adopted a form of government in which the executive branch consisted of a nine-man council, Batlle was elected head of the council in 1953 and 1954…
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…the presidency when the incumbent, Tomás Berreta, died in office. His stable and peaceful administration attracted large amounts of foreign investment capital. After Uruguay adopted a form of government in which the executive branch consisted of a nine-man council, Batlle was elected head of the council in 1953 and 1954…
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Uruguay
Economic and political uncertainties
…of 1946 was won by Tomás Berreta, a Batllista (member of the Colorado Batllista Party, founded by Batlle in 1919). After his sudden death, Vice President Luis Batlle Berres, Batlle’s nephew, became president.
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…of 1946 was won by Tomás Berreta, a Batllista (member of the Colorado Batllista Party, founded by Batlle in 1919). After his sudden death, Vice President Luis Batlle Berres, Batlle’s nephew, became president.
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