Alvarado
Americannoun
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Alonso de c1490–1554, Spanish soldier in the conquests of Mexico and Peru: governor of Cuzco 1552?–54.
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Pedro de 1495–1541, Spanish soldier: chief aide of Cortés in conquest of Mexico; governor of Guatemala 1530–34.
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Orlando Alvarado, a name not disclosed by the Trump administration as a party to the accord, signed the agreement on behalf of the parent company, alongside Betancourt, Hegseth and Rubio.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026
Two days later, Hegseth, Rubio, Betancourt and Alvarado signed the deal.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026
I drove west on Olympic toward Alvarado, an area I visit regularly to see a friend.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
“I was a little worried we were going a little too fast,” Junior Alvarado said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
Frankie walked to Alvarado Street several times a week to stand in front of the window and look at this beauty.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
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