Santiago Peña Palacios
President of Paraguay since 2023
1978 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
President of Paraguay since 2023
Born
November 16, 1978
Age
~48 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
politician, economist, university teacher
ParaguayBorn in Asunción
1978
Born in Asunción (1978-11-16)
2015
PositionMinister of Finance (2015–2017)
2023
PositionPresident of Paraguay
2023
AwardOrder of Ipiranga
2024
AwardCollar of the Order of Merit
Present
Age ~48
About
Santiago Peña Palacios is a Paraguayan politician and economist who has served as the 52nd president of Paraguay since 2023. Peña served on leadership boards for the Central Bank of Paraguay and Banco Amambay. He taught economics at the Catholic University of Asunción, and has published research papers on monetary policy and finance.
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Who is Santiago Peña Palacios?+
Santiago Peña Palacios is a Paraguayan politician and economist who has served as the 52nd president of Paraguay since 2023. Peña served on leadership boards for the Central Bank of Paraguay and Banco Amambay. He taught economics at the Catholic University of Asunción, and has published research pap
What does the name Santiago mean?+
The name Santiago means "Numerous places: Numerous places in Argentina: Ellipsis of Santiago del Estero: a city in Argentina. Ellipsis of Santiago del Estero: a province of Argentina, surrounding the city. A municipality of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Numerous places in Chile: The capital city of Chile.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Santiago Peña Palacios born?+
Santiago Peña Palacios was born on November 16, 1978.
Name Meaning
Numerous places: Numerous places in Argentina: Ellipsis of Santiago del Estero: a city in Argentina. Ellipsis of Santiago del Estero: a province of Argentina, surrounding the city. A municipality of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Numerous places in Chile: The capital city of Chile.
The name Santiago is of Spanish origin, meaning "Numerous places: Numerous places in Argentina: Ellipsis of Santiago del Estero: a city in Argentina. Ellipsis of Santiago del Estero: a province of Argentina, surrounding the city. A municipality of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Numerous places in Chile: The capital city of Chile.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Santiago — November 16, 1978
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
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