Question- Alicia Pucheta was recently named as the first woman president of which of the following countries?
(a) Uruguay
(b) Paraguay
(c) Guyana
(d) Guinea
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:
- On May 28, 2018; Alicia Pucheta was named as Paraguay’s first woman president.
- Alicia Pucheta temporarily took charge as the President after the resignation of the current President Horacio Cartes.
- She will remain in office until the newly elected President Mario Abdo does not take over his 3-year term.
- She is currently the Deputy President of the country.
- The capital of Paraguay is the Asuncion.
Reference:
https://dailytimes.com.pk/246172/alicia-pucheta-to-become-paraguays-first-woman-president/
http://santiagotimes.cl/2018/06/02/alicia-pucheta-set-to-become-paraguays-first-woman-president/
https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2018/05/28/world/americas/ap-lt-paraguay-president-resigns.html