Renato Sandoval Franco

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Renato Sandoval Franco
Born (1964-06-27) 27 June 1964 (age 59)
NationalityMexican
OccupationPolitician
Political party PAN Party (Mexico).svg   PAN

Renato Sandoval Franco (born 27 June 1964) is a Mexican politician affiliated with the National Action Party. As of 2014, he served as Deputy of the LIX Legislature of the Mexican Congress, representing Baja California. [1]

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References

  1. "Perfil del legislador". Legislative Information System. Retrieved 7 June 2014.