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Hellen Lossi

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Hellen Lossi
First Lady of Guatemala
In role
1 July 1974 – 1 July 1978
PresidentKjell Eugenio Laugerud García
Preceded byÁlida España
Succeeded byElsa Cirigliano
Personal details
Born
Hellen Lossi Zúñiga

2 January 1927
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Died27 December 1984
(aged 57)
Guatemala City, Guatemala
SpouseKjell Eugenio Laugerud García

Hellen Lossi Zúñiga de Laugerud (2 January 1927 – 27 December 1984) was the First Lady of Guatemala from 1974–78 as wife of former Guatemalan President Kjell Eugenio Laugerud García.[1][2]

During her husband's presidency, she accompanied Laugerud García to various activities, such as state visits to Mexico and Colombia, where she was decorated with the highest honors. Lossi de Laugerud carried out social works for the welfare of many children. She was present during the visit of the kings of Spain, Juan Carlos I and Sofia.

A hospital in Cobán bears her name, as well as many streets and avenues in Guatemala.[3]

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Honorary titles
Preceded by First Lady of Guatemala
1974–1978
Succeeded by
Board of Social Work of the President's Wife
1974–1978