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Carlos Torres y Torres Lara

1942 – 2000

Peruvian politician, university professor and lawyer

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About Carlos Torres y Torres Lara

Lived 1942 – 2000 (aged 57). Carlos Torres y Torres Lara was a Peruvian politician, university teacher and lawyer.

Carlos Guillermo Torres y Torres Lara (1 November 1942 – 16 June 2000) was a Peruvian lawyer and politician who served as Prime Minister of Peru in 1991, and President of Congress from 1997 to 1998.

Political career

During Alberto Fujimori's presidency, he was the Minister of Work and Social Promotion from 1990 to 1991, Minister of Foreign Relations and Prime Minister in 1991. He also served as a member of the Congress of the Republic of Peru from 1992 to 1995, and from 1995 to 2000; as President of Congress from 1997 to 1998.

Personal life

Torres is married to Silvia Morales and has five children.

His son, Miki Torres, was elected Second Vice President of Peru and President of Senate and Congress of the Republic in 2026 under the government of Keiko Fujimori, daughter of Alberto Fujimori.

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Important facts

Born

1 November 1942, Lima

Birth century

20th century

Died

16 June 2000, Lima

Occupation

Politician, university teacher, lawyer

Nationality

Peru

Education

Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, National University of San Marcos, University of Münster

Positions held

Minister of Labour, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru, President of the Council of Ministers of Peru, President of the Congress of the Republic of Peru

Awards

Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎

People in Carlos Torres y Torres Lara's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Association football player

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Carlos Torres y Torres Lara's

Roxbee Cox, Baron Kings Norton

1902 – 1997

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Carlos Torres y Torres Lara?

Peruvian politician, university professor and lawyer

When was Carlos Torres y Torres Lara born?

Carlos Torres y Torres Lara was born on 1 November 1942 in Lima.

When did Carlos Torres y Torres Lara die?

Carlos Torres y Torres Lara died on 16 June 2000 in Lima.

What was Carlos Torres y Torres Lara's occupation?

Carlos Torres y Torres Lara was a politician, university teacher and lawyer.

What nationality was Carlos Torres y Torres Lara?

Carlos Torres y Torres Lara was Peruvian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Carlos Torres y Torres Lara

· Wikidata: Q5751955

· DBpedia: Carlos Torres y Torres Lara

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carlos Torres y Torres Lara. https://biography.guide/carlos-torres-y-torres-lara/

MLA: "Carlos Torres y Torres Lara." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/carlos-torres-y-torres-lara/.

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