Guillermo García Ponce
Guillermo García Ponce was a prominent Venezuelan communist leader and the mastermind behind the audacious escape from the San Carlos military prison in 1967. He played a crucial role in the planning and execution of the escape, which involved a meticulously constructed tunnel. After his recapture, he later aligned himself with the chavismo movement, becoming a significant figure in Venezuela's political landscape.
Born on Jan 01, 1928 (97 years old)
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Venezuela:
Guillermo García Ponce proposed the establishment of Journalist Day in 1964.
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Venezuela:
Guillermo García Ponce is mentioned alongside other political figures in the context of elections during Pérez Jiménez's regime.
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Venezuela:
Guillermo García Ponce supervised the escape plan from prison and later aligned with chavismo.
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