Born in Asuncion, Paraguay; Licensed since 1962 in Argentina and since 1968 in  Paraguay. Education: University of Buenos Aires (Lawyer); Eisenhower Fellow for Paraguay, 1969-1970. Author: Paraguay: Laws & Economy, 1985. President of the Association of Finance Companies of Paraguay, 1981-1982; President of the Paraguayan American Chamber of Commerce, 1986-1987; President of the Paraguayan Argentinean Chamber, 1996 - 1998 and 2002-2004. Member: Bar Association of Argentina, Bar Association of Paraguay; Interamerican Bar Association; American Society of International Law; International Bar Association.