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Bolivia: Percy Fernández, the Six-Time Mayor and “Constructor” of Santa Cruz De La Sierra, Died · Global Voices
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One of the most relevant figures in contemporary regional politics died at the age of 86. In addition to being mayor, he was minister and senator. His direct style generated both criticism and sympathy.
He recalled that he will never forget his childhood in Plan 3000, located in the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
SANTA CRUZ, 2 Sep (NOMADA NEWS). – The several times mayor of Santa Cruz and emblematic municipe of that eastern city, Percy Fernández, died in the last hours and his death has unleashed signs of solidarity with the family taking into account his leadership and his unique personality. He was six times mayor of the city of Santa Cruz and, therefore, promoter of the urban development of that city today turned into an indisputable metropolitan cent…
🔊 Listen to this news Santa Cruz native Percy Fernández Áñez died on September 1, 2025, at the age of 86, after facing health problems that plagued him for several years. This former mayor of Santa Cruz de la Sierra held the position six times, although not consecutively. Since 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Fernández has not made any public appearances. Photographs reveal that he was hospitalized due to Alzheimer's, diabetes, and Parkinson'…
The former authority died Monday night at the age of 86. He was elected mayor in six steps, three times with the Nationalist Revolutionary Movement (MNR), one with the People's Unity Movement (MUP) and two with his civic group Santa Cruz Para Todos (SPT).
Civil and political engineer Percy Fernández Añez died at 86 years old because of health problems that he had been dragging for several years. The former authority exercised as mayor of Santa Cruz de la Sierra on six non-consecutive occasions. Different personalities and institutions such as the Governorate of Santa Cruz sent their condolences to the family of the former mayor who had a life for lights and shadows and even controversial moments.…
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