Happy birthday! José María Balcázar turns 83 today

Peruvian President José María Balcázar is celebrating his 83rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed of his generation.

Popular José María Balcázar has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 83rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Balcázar, a cultural icon

Born in Cajamarca on January 17, 1943, José María Balcázar's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Peruvian history. Balcázar's not just a great , he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little José María hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for José María Balcázar as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 83.

Happy Birthday, José María, you're the best!

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