Photos: Paraguayan presidential candidate Lino Oviedo dies in helicopter crash
February 3, 2013
A woman touches a campaign poster of presidential candidate former Gen. Lino Cesar Oviedo outside the UNACE (National Union of Ethical Citizens) party headquarters in Asuncion, Paraguay, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013. Oviedo was killed in a helicopter crash Saturday night, authorities said Sunday, ending a dramatic political career that included coups and repeated attempts to lead Paraguay. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)
Paraguayan former army general and presidential candidate of the Union Nacional de Ciudadanos Eticos (UNACE) party Lino Oviedo (C) is seen through helicopter window during his campaign, in Ita, some 40 km of Asuncion on April 16, 2008. Oviedo died on February 2, 2013 in a helicopter crash whilst returning from a campaign rally in Concepcion. All three passengers of the aircraft --Ovideo, his bodyguard and the pilot-- died in the accident. JUAN MABROMATA/AFP/Getty Images
Supporters of Paraguayan presidential candidate for the National Union of Ethical Citizens (UNACE) party, Lino Oviedo, are seen during a rally for the initiation of his political campaign in Luque, Paraguay on, January 12 , 2013. Paraguay will hold presidential elections on April 21, 2013. NORBERTO DUARTE/AFP/Getty Images
Paraguay's former Army commander Lino Oviedo (C) leaves the Supreme Court while under arrest in Brasilia on December 6, 2000. Oviedo crossed the border into Brazil to escape prosecution on charges of plotting the 1999 assassination of Vice President Luis Argana, but was arrested to face Paraguay's extradition request. Oviedo, who led a 1989 coup against dictator Alfredo Stroessner and was accused of other attempted coups later in his career, died late February 3, 2013, when the helicopter that transported him on his campaign for president in the upcoming April elections, crashed on a ranch in northern Paraguay, according to government sources. REUTERS/Stringer/Files
Paraguayan presidential candidate Lino Oviedo of the UNACE party holds a campaign rally in Ypacarai near Asuncio on April 16, 2008. Oviedo, who helped to lead the 1989 coup that overthrew former dictator Alfredo Stroessner, died in a helicopter crash over the weekend. Police rescuers found his body on February 3, 2013 in the wreckage of a helicopter crash in northern Paraguay where he was traveling for a campaign event. REUTERS/Rickey Rogers/Files
Paraguayan President Federico Franco (R) shakes hands with former Paraguayan Army commander Lino Oviedo, during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Asuncion on June 26, 2012. Paraguayan presidential candidate Oviedo, who helped lead the 1989 coup that overthrew former dictator Alfredo Stroessner, died in a helicopter crash over the weekend. Police rescuers found his body on February 3, 2013 in the wreckage of a helicopter crash in northern Paraguay where he was traveling for a campaign event. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci/Files
People sit at a sidewalk table in front of a campaign billboard of Paraguayan presidential candidate of the UNACE party Lino Oviedo in Asuncion February 3, 2013. Oviedo, who helped lead the 1989 coup that overthrew dictator Alfredo Stroessner, died in a helicopter crash over the weekend. Police rescuers found his body on Sunday in the wreckage of a helicopter crash in northern Paraguay where he was traveling for a campaign event. The day, Feb. 3, marked exactly 24 years since the coup that ended Stroessner's 35-year dictatorship. REUTERS/Jorge Adorno
Supporters of Paraguayan presidential candidate for the UNASE party, Lino Oviedo, react to his death outside the campaign headquarters in Asuncion February 3, 2013. Oviedo, who led a 1989 coup that overthrew dictator Alfredo Stroessner, died in a helicopter crash over the weekend. Police rescuers found his body on Sunday in the wreckage of a helicopter crash in northern Paraguay where he was traveling for a campaign event. He was 69. REUTERS/Jorge Adorno
A supporter of Paraguayan presidential candidate for the UNASE party Lino Oviedo reacts to his death, outside the campaign headquarters in Asuncion February 3, 2013. Oviedo, who led a 1989 coup that overthrew dictator Alfredo Stroessner, died in a helicopter crash over the weekend. Police rescuers found his body on Sunday in the wreckage of a helicopter crash in northern Paraguay where he was traveling for a campaign event. He was 69. REUTERS/Jorge Adorno
Rescue workers inspect the wreckage of the helicopter that was carrying Paraguayan presidential candidate for the UNASE party Lino Oviedo from the city of Concepcion to Asunion after a campaign rally in Presidente Hayes province, February 3, 2013. Oviedo, who led a 1989 coup that overthrew dictator Alfredo Stroessner, died in a helicopter crash over the weekend. Police rescuers found his body on Sunday in the wreckage of a helicopter crash in northern Paraguay where he was traveling for a campaign event. He was 69. REUTERS/Roque Gonzalez/ABC Color
A rescue worker inspects campaign materials of Paraguayan presidential candidate for the UNASE party Lino Oviedo that were scattered near the site where a helicopter carrying Oviedo crashed in Presidente Hayes province February 3, 2013. Oviedo, who led a 1989 coup that overthrew dictator Alfredo Stroessner, died in a helicopter crash over the weekend. Police rescuers found his body on Sunday in the wreckage of a helicopter crash in northern Paraguay where he was traveling for a campaign event. He was 69. REUTERS/Roque Gonzalez/ABC Color
A motorcyclist working for the campaign of Paraguayan presidential candidate for the UNASE party Lino Oviedo drives along an avenue in Asuncion February 3, 2013. Oviedo, who led a 1989 coup that overthrew dictator Alfredo Stroessner, died in a helicopter crash over the weekend. Police rescuers found his body on Sunday in the wreckage of a helicopter crash in northern Paraguay where he was traveling for a campaign event. He was 69. REUTERS/Jorge Adorno
Paraguayan presidential candidate for the UNASE party Lino Oviedo (L) speaks to supporters during his last campaign rally before his fatal accident, in Concepcion on February 2, 2013. Oviedo, who led a 1989 coup that overthrew dictator Alfredo Stroessner, died in a helicopter crash over the weekend. Police rescuers found his body on Sunday in the wreckage of a helicopter crash in northern Paraguay where he was traveling for a campaign event. He was 69. REUTERS/Jorge Adorno
Former General Lino Oviedo during his presidential campaign in Luque, Paraguay on January 13, 2013. Oviedo died on February 2, 2013 in a helicopter crash whilst returning from a campaign rally in Concepcion. All three passengers of the aircraft --Ovideo, his bodyguard and the pilot-- died in the accident. NORBERTO DUARTE/AFP/Getty Images
Former General Lino Oviedo posing with his wife, Raquel Marin de Oviedo, during his presidential campaign in Luque, Paraguay on January 13, 2013. Oviedo died on February 2, 2013 in a helicopter crash whilst returning from a campaign rally in Concepcion. All three passengers of the aircraft --Ovideo, his bodyguard and the pilot-- died in the accident. NORBERTO DUARTE/AFP/Getty Images
Lino Oviedo, Paraguayan presidential candidate for the UNASE party, rides a horse during a campaign rally in the city of Yaguaron on February 24, 2008. Oviedo, who led a 1989 coup that overthrew dictator Alfredo Stroessner, died in a helicopter crash over the weekend. Police rescuers found his body on February 3, 2013 in the wreckage of a helicopter crash in northern Paraguay where he was traveling for a campaign event. He was 69. REUTERS/Jorge Adorno/Files
Paraguayan failed coup leader Lino Oviedo (R) leaves the Federal Police headquarters in Brasilia 29 November 2001. Oviedo died on February 3, 2013 in a helicopter crash whilst returning from a campaign rally in Concepcion, Paraguay. All three passengers of the aircraft --Ovideo, his bodyguard and the pilot-- died in the accident. EVARISTO SAEVARISTO SA/AFP/Getty Images
Former Paraguayan army commander Lino Oviedo is greeted by supporters before boarding a plane back to Paraguay at Foz Do Iguacu airport, after living in Brazil as a fugitive since the year 2000, in this June 29, 2004 file photo. Paraguayan presidential candidate Oviedo, who led a 1989 coup that overthrew dictator Alfredo Stroessner, died in a helicopter crash over the weekend. Police rescuers found his body on February 3, 2013 in the wreckage of a helicopter crash in northern Paraguay where he was traveling for a campaign event. He was 69. REUTERS/Jorge Adorno/Files
Paraguayan Army General Lino Oviedo salutes during the Infantry Day Parade at the First Army Corps Base in Asuncion on April 23, 1996. Oviedo, who led a 1989 coup against dictator Alfredo Stroessner and was accused of other attempted coups later in his career, died late February 3, 2013, when the helicopter that transported him on his campaign for president in the upcoming April elections, crashed on a ranch in northern Paraguay, according to government sources. REUTERS/Zoraida Diaz/Files
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