Marcos Pérez Jiménez
Marcos Pérez Jiménez was a Venezuelan military officer and politician who served as the President of Venezuela from 1952 until he was overthrown in 1958. Born on January 25, 1914, Pérez Jiménez came to power through a military coup and established a regime characterized by authoritarianism and significant infrastructure development. His government invested heavily in public works and modernization, but it was also marked by repression, censorship, and corruption. After his overthrow, Pérez Jiménez fled into exile, and his legacy remains controversial in Venezuela, with some viewing him as a modernizer while others condemn his dictatorial rule.
Born on Aug 25, 1914 (110 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Venezuela | 4 | 3.25 | 0.28% | +30% | 28,435,943 | 103,985 | $48,000 | 176$ |
| Totals | 4 | 28,435,943 | 103,985 | $48,000 | 176$ |
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Venezuela:
Marcos Pérez Jiménez was proclaimed president by the National Constituent Assembly in Venezuela.
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Venezuela:
Marcos Pérez Jiménez was the dictator during the time when Luis Herrera Campins expressed his concerns about political prisoners and exiles.
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Venezuela:
Marcos Pérez Jiménez led a military junta that dissolved labor organizations in Venezuela.
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Venezuela:
Marcos Pérez Jiménez was a dictator in Venezuela whose regime faced significant opposition and criticism.
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Venezuela:
Marcos Pérez Jiménez was a dictator who ignored the election results and imprisoned Villalba.
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Venezuela:
Marcos Pérez Jiménez was the president of Venezuela during a time when Danzas Venezuela faced challenges due to political circumstances.
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Venezuela:
Marcos Pérez Jiménez was the dictator who exiled Aquiles Nazoa.
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Dominican Republic:
Marcos Pérez Jiménez was a general who led the dictatorship in Venezuela after the overthrow of Rómulo Gallegos.
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Costa Rica:
Marcos Pérez Jiménez was a general who led a dictatorship in Venezuela after overthrowing Rómulo Gallegos.
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Nicaragua:
Marcos Pérez Jiménez is mentioned as a dictator who came to power after the overthrow of Rómulo Gallegos.
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