Background

From a prominent political family, his uncle Gabriel Terra

Gabriel Terra

Dr. Gabriel Terra Leivas was the President of Uruguay from 1931 to 1938.- Background :Born in Montevideo to a wealthy family, he graduated from the University of Uruguay in 1895, and subsequently joined the faculty....

 was President of Uruguay

President of Uruguay

The President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay is the head of state of Uruguay. His or her rights are determined in the Constitution of Uruguay. Conforms with the Secretariat of the Presidency, the Council of Ministers and the Director of the Office of Planning and Budget, the executive branch...

 1931-1938; his son Juan Pablo Terra

Juan Pablo Terra

-Background:His father Horacio Terra Arocena served as a Senator. His great-uncle Gabriel Terra was President of Uruguay 1931-1938.-Political offices:Juan Pablo Terra served both as a Deputy and a Senator ....

served as a Deputy and a Senator.

He was an architect by profession.

Political office

Horacio Terra Arocena served for years as a Senator. He was allied with Christian Democrats.

He was candidate to the National Council of Government in 1958 and 1962.