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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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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Venezuela:
Marcos Pérez Jiménez was extradited from the United States to Venezuela for trial.
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Venezuela:
Marcos Pérez Jiménez is referenced as another dictator in Venezuela's history.
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Argentina:
Marcos Pérez Jiménez is referenced as a deposed dictator whose supporters were viewed as a threat.
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Venezuela:
Marcos Pérez Jiménez was overthrown on January 23, 1958, interrupting the construction of the Torre de la Zona Rental.
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Venezuela:
Marcos Pérez Jiménez was the dictator whose extradition and trial marked a significant moment in Venezuela's democratic history.
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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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