Arturo Lezama Bagez (1899–1964) was a Uruguayan political figure. Background Lezama was a prominent member of the Uruguayan Colorado Party which ruled the country for lengthy periods, and was President of the Chamber of Deputies in 1951 and 1953. In 1957 his fellow-Colorado colleague President Alberto Fermín Zubiría stepped down from office. President of Uruguay In 1955 Lezama was elected a member of the National Council of Government, which he presided 1957–1958. That year started the exploration in search for petroleum on Uruguayan territory. He was succeeded by Carlos Fischer, a Colorado Party colleague. Death Lezama died in 1964. See also Politics of Uruguay Colorado Party (Uruguay) References :es:Arturo Lezama 1899 births 1964 deaths Uruguayan people of Basque descent Colorado Party (Uruguay) politicians Presidents of the Chamber of Representatives of Uruguay Presidents of the National Council of Government (Uruguay)