Gregorio Conrado Álvarez

Gregorio Conrado Álvarez Armelino (November 26, 1925 – December 28, 2016) was a Uruguayan general and former dictator. He served as the de facto president of Uruguay from 1981 until 1985.

On October 22, 2009, he was convicted for 37 counts of murder and human rights violations. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison. However, he was not in court to hear the verdict as he was ill.Uruguay's ex-ruler Alvarez jailed

He was born in Montevideo.

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Category:Politicians from Montevideo