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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venezuela | 6 | 4.83 | 0.38% | +20% | 28,435,943 | 129,500 | $48,000 | 219$ |
| Totals | 6 | 28,435,943 | 129,500 | $48,000 | 219$ |
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Venezuela:
Marcos Pérez Jiménez was ousted by the people on January 23, 1958, during a dictatorial regime.
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Venezuela:
Marcos Pérez Jiménez was honored on the cover of Time magazine.
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Venezuela:
Marcos Pérez Jiménez was the provisional president of Venezuela who initiated a more dictatorial regime.
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Venezuela:
Marcos Pérez Jiménez is referenced as part of the historical context of Venezuela's political landscape.
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Venezuela:
Marcos Pérez Jiménez was the general whose government approved a new National Flag, Shield, and Anthem Law in Venezuela.
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Venezuela:
Marcos Pérez Jiménez is referenced in the historical context of Venezuela's state construction.
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