Politicians who died on December 6

Take a focused look at the politicians who passed away on December 6. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2003 Carlos Manuel Arana Osorio

  Guatemalan military officer and political leader who served as President of Guatemala from 1970 to 1974, known for his authoritarian rule...

• 2005 Devan Nair

  Devan Nair was a prominent Malaysian-Singaporean union leader and politician who served as the 3rd President of Singapore from 1981 to 1985.