Federico Chaves

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Federico Chaves
Chaves in 1950
40th President of Paraguay
In office 10 September 1949 – 4 May 1954
Preceded by	Felipe Molas
Succeeded by	Tomás Romero (interim president)
Personal details
Born	Federico Chaves Careaga (1882-02-15)February 15, 1882 Paraguarí, Paraguay
Died	April 24, 1978(1978-04-24) (aged 96) Asunción, Paraguay
Political party	Colorado Party

Federico Chaves Careaga (February 15, 1882^[1] – April 24, 1978) was a Paraguayan politician and soldier who served as President of Paraguay from September 10, 1949, to May 4, 1954. He was a member of the Colorado Party.