About Jorge Zabalza
Lived 1943 – 2022 (aged 78). Jorge Zabalza was an Uruguayan politician and writer.
Jorge Pedro Zabalza Waksman (30 November 1943 – 23 February 2022) was a Uruguayan politician and writer. He was a former leader within the political organization Tupamaros and former president of the Junta Departamental de Montevideo.
Biography Zabalza was the son of Mary Waksman and the National Party leader Pedro Zabalza Arrospide. He was active in the Uruguayan Anarchist Federation before becoming a founding member of Tupamaros.
Zabalza resigned as President of the Junta Departamental de Montevideo following a scandal surrounding Arana regarding a transfer of Vaimaca Pirú's remains with France.
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Who was Jorge Zabalza?
Uruguayan politician
When was Jorge Zabalza born?
Jorge Zabalza was born on 30 November 1943 in Minas, Lavalleja Department.
When did Jorge Zabalza die?
Jorge Zabalza died on 23 February 2022 in Montevideo.
What was Jorge Zabalza's occupation?
Jorge Zabalza was a politician and writer.
What nationality was Jorge Zabalza?
Jorge Zabalza was Uruguayan.
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