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Obregón

American  
[aw-vre-gawn] / ˌɔ vrɛˈgɔn /

noun

  1. Alvaro 1880–1928, Mexican general and statesman: president 1920–24.


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Karla Ramírez, a migrant from Honduras who was traveling with other adults and four children, got to Álvaro Obregón too late Sunday to get any of the food being given out by the church.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 25, 2023

But Defense Minister Margarita Robles on Wednesday held off from criticizing Obregón, saying that while the law was clear in Spain, personal decisions should be respected.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 5, 2023

“This girl is not my daughter, but rather my granddaughter” Obregón told the magazine.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 5, 2023

Mr. Matsumoto would eventually become a wealthy entrepreneur who served several Mexican presidents: from the French-loving Porfirio Díaz to the revolutionary Álvaro Obregón and the nationalist Lázaro Cárdenas.

From New York Times ● Mar. 25, 2023

"The balsadas represent culture, they're very important because they unite us," says Willingtong Obregón, 34, a local fisherman whose family has been building balsadas for generations.

From BBC ● Dec. 13, 2022

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