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Sandra Julieta Torres Casanova (locally ['sandɾa xu'ljeta 'tores kasa'noβa]; born 5 October 1955) is a Guatemalan politician who served as the first lady of Guatemala from 2008 to 2011, as the wife of president Álvaro Colom. As the candidate of the National Unity of Hope party, Torres ran for president in 2015, 2019 and 2023, coming in second place in each election.
This article is about the Guatemalan politician. For the Argentine athlete, see Sandra Torres (athlete).
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Torres and the second or maternal family name is Casanova.
Quick Facts General Secretary of the National Unity of Hope, First Lady of Guatemala ...
Sandra Torres | |
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General Secretary of the National Unity of Hope | |
In office 20 May 2012 – 31 August 2021 | |
First Lady of Guatemala | |
In role 14 January 2008 – 7 April 2011 | |
President | Álvaro Colom |
Preceded by | Wendy de Berger |
Succeeded by | Rosa Leal de Pérez |
Personal details | |
Born | Sandra Julieta Torres Casanova (1955-10-05) 5 October 1955 (age 68) Melchor de Mencos, Petén, Guatemala |
Political party | National Unity of Hope |
Other political affiliations | Authentic Integral Development (1993–2000) |
Spouse | |
Children | Nadia de León Torres (daughter) |
Education | University of San Carlos of Guatemala (BA) Rafael Landívar University (MPP) |
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