The President of the Republic of Paraguay

He embarked on a successful business career forming a conglomerate with interests in soft drinks, tobacco, meat production, football, finance and aviation.

From 2001 until 2012 he was President of Club Libertad, football club and was the President of the National Team department of the Paraguayan Football Association during the qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

He joined de centre-right Colorado Party in 2009,

In 2013 he was elected President of Paraguay on a ticket to attract international investment, create jobs and modernize the country´s infrastructure and institutions.