Hugo Banzer

President of Bolivia

10, 1926 Concepción, Santa Cruz, Bolivia

May 5, 2002(2002-05-05) (75) Santa Cruz, Bolivia

6 August 1997 – 7 August 2001

51st President of Bolivia "Banzer" redirects here. For the American model, see Michelle Banzer. In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Banzer and the second or maternal family name is Suárez. Hugo Banzer Suárez (Spanish pronunciation:  ; May 10, 1926 – May 5, 2002) was a Bolivian politician and military officer who served as the 51st President of Bolivia. He held the Bolivian presidency twice: from 1971 to 1978 in a military dictatorship; and then again from 1997 to 2001, as constitutional president.