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 (111 years old)
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Venezuela:
He gained significant power during the political turmoil of the time.
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Venezuela:
Marcos Pérez Jiménez was the military leader in Venezuela during Betancourt's exile.
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Venezuela:
Marcos Pérez Jiménez was referenced in the context of historical military actions.
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Serbia:
Marcos Perez Jimenez was a Venezuelan dictator who became involved with Marta Lorenz during her time in the United States.
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Serbia:
Marcos Perez Jimenez was a former dictator of Venezuela who became involved with Marita Lorenz.
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Venezuela:
Marcos Pérez Jiménez was a dictator in Venezuela against whom Acción Democrática fought.
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Venezuela:
Marcos Pérez Jiménez is mentioned in relation to a pivotal moment in Venezuelan history.
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Venezuela:
Marcos Pérez Jiménez is referenced as a dictator who was overthrown.
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Costa Rica:
Marcos Pérez Jiménez aided the coup attempt against Figueres Ferrer.
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Venezuela:
Marcos Pérez Jiménez was the dictator during whose regime the clandestine Patriotic Junta operated.
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