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 | 3 | 2.67 | 0.24% | +20% | 28,435,943 | 81,569 | $48,000 | 138$ |
| Totals | 3 | 28,435,943 | 81,569 | $48,000 | 138$ |
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Venezuela:
Marcos Pérez Jiménez is a historical dictator referenced in the context of Venezuela's political history.
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Venezuela:
Marcos Pérez Jiménez's dictatorship is referenced in the context of political repression.
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Venezuela:
Marcos Pérez Jiménez is mentioned as part of the military junta that interrupted Venezuela's democratic development.
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Venezuela:
Marcos Pérez Jiménez administered Venezuela with an iron fist and was enamored with speed and sports cars.
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Venezuela:
Marcos Pérez Jiménez is remembered negatively by the majority of Venezuelans for his dictatorial government.
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Venezuela:
Luis Herrera Campins was exiled during the dictatorship of Marcos Pérez Jiménez.
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Venezuela:
Marcos Pérez Jiménez is mentioned in comparison to Nicolás Maduro as being less severe.
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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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