Omar Yujra | |
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President of the Chamber of Deputies of Bolivia | |
Assumed office 29 October 2024 | |
Preceded by | Israel Huaytari Martínez |
Personal details | |
Born | March 5,1980 |
Political party | Movimiento al Socialismo |
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