Eleazar López Contreras
Eleazar López Contreras was a Venezuelan military leader and politician who served as the President of Venezuela from 1935 to 1941. Born on May 5, 1883, he came to power following the assassination of the previous president, Gómez. His government focused on modernization, social reforms, and economic development, laying the groundwork for Venezuela's future diversification. López Contreras is also remembered for his role in establishing the Caracas Golf Club and for creating the Henri Pittier National Park, promoting environmental awareness in the country.
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Eleazar López Contreras was the commander general who took control of Venezuela.
¡Del 18 de octubre de 1945 a la recta final!
Venezuela· 2025-10-18
He initiated the transition towards modern democracy in Venezuela.
Aprender del 18 de octubre de 1945Venezuela· 2025-10-18
Eleazar López Contreras was a Venezuelan president who followed Juan Vicente Gómez.
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Eleazar López Contreras was a colonel who later became president and chose to remain neutral during the power struggle.
La próstata del poder (I)Venezuela· 2025-09-07
Eleazar López Contreras restricted the entry of Chinese into the country.
Los chinos de mi infanciaVenezuela· 2025-09-07
General Eleazar López Contreras was both the architect and the undertaker of the brief democratic spring in Venezuela.
La comedia de las legitimidadesVenezuela· 2025-08-24
Eleazar López Contreras was the president who signed the price control decree in Venezuela in 1939.
El control que descontrolaVenezuela· 2025-06-07
Eleazar López Contreras was a military figure in Venezuela during the 20th century.
Diagnóstico de la política republicana, por el médico Lisandro AlvaradoVenezuela· 2025-05-27
Eleazar López Contreras is mentioned as the president during Rómulo Gallegos' political career.
Doña Bárbara en SevillaVenezuela· 2025-05-25
Eleazar López Contreras is noted for leading the post-Gómez era in Venezuela.
La enfermedad de Diógenes Escalante, otro cisne negroVenezuela· 2025-04-28
Eleazar López Contreras was a general and former president of Venezuela, known for his influence on his daughter Checheta's values and principles.
In memoriam: Mercedes Enriqueta (Checheta) López de BlancoVenezuela· 2025-04-28
Eleazar López Contreras was seen as the successor to Juan Vicente Gómez after his death.
Dictadura petrolera y próstataVenezuela· 2025-04-14
Eleazar López Contreras is noted for speaking on camera during the transition to democracy in Venezuela.
Con el cine comenzamos a hablarVenezuela· 2025-04-13
Eleazar López Contreras was recognized as a vital senator despite having governed before 1961.
La tienda de las palabrasVenezuela· 2025-03-19
Eleazar López Contreras was the constitutional president of Venezuela from 1936 to 1941 and owned the Hacienda Queniquea.
Monumento a la resistencia indígena en Los TequesVenezuela· 2025-02-28
Eleazar López Contreras was the president of Venezuela who announced a set of measures for political, economic, and social change.
Tal día como hoy 21 de febreroVenezuela· 2025-02-21
Eleazar López Contreras was the president who created the Henri Pittier National Park.
Tal día como hoy 13 de febreroVenezuela· 2025-02-13
