Raúl Diez Canseco

Raúl Diez Canseco Terry (1948-) is a Peruvian businessman and politician. He played a role in bringing international companies such as Kentucky Fried Chicken to Peru. He also founded several educational institutions. [ [http://www.rauldiezcansecoterry.com/empresarial.htm Raúl Diez Canseco's homepage] es]

He was the Minister of Trade and Tourism and the First Vice President [The Peruvian government has two Vice President posts. Canseco was the First Vice President, and therefore first in line for the presidency.] during the Alejandro Toledo presidency. He resigned in 2003 from the Cabinet, and in 2004 from the Vice Presidency, after a scandal with his girlfriend. [http://www.agenciaperu.com/especiales/rdc.htm es ] [Scott Wilson. February 5, 2004. "Scandals Weaken Peru's Leader - Allegations Against Toledo's Aides Follow Pledges to Root Out Corruption." "Washington Post," p. A18.] ["Vice president quits amid charges of affair, tax break." February 1, 2004. "Chicago Tribune". p.6]

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* [http://www.rauldiezcansecoterry.com/index.php Raúl Diez Canseco's homepage] es