Jaime Lusinchi
Jaime Ramón Lusinchi (27 May 1924 – 21 May 2014) was a politician of Venezuela. He was the President of Venezuela from 1984 to 1989.
Jaime Lusinchi | |
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| President of the Republic of Venezuela | |
| In office 2 February 1984 – 2 February 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Luis Herrera Campins |
| Succeeded by | Carlos Andrés Pérez |
| Senator for life | |
| In office February 2, 1989 – August 13, 1993 | |
| In office 1998–1999 | |
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| Born | Jaime Ramón Lusinchi 27 May 1924 Clarines, Anzoátegui, Venezuela |
| Died | 21 May 2014 (aged 89) Caracas, Venezuela |
| Political party | Acción Democrática |
| Spouse(s) | Gladys Castillo (divorced) Blanca Ibañez |
| Alma mater | Central University of Venezuela |
| Occupation | Physician |
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| Website | Official website |
Early life
Lusinchi was born in Clarines, Anzoátegui, on 27 May 1924.[1] He studied at Central University of Venezuela.
Career
He became president in 1984. When he was president, Venezuela was through an economic crisis, growth of the external debt, populist policies, currency depreciation, inflation and corruption that exacerbated the crisis of the political system established in 1958.
Accused of corruption after leaving office, Lusinchi was popular during his presidency, and was succeeded by a member of his party, Carlos Andrés Pérez.
Personal life
Lusinchi divorced his first wife Gladys Castillo. He then married Blanca Ibanez. He lived in Caracas, Venezuela.
Death
Lusinchi died in Caracas, Venezuela from respiratory failure, aged 89.[2]
Jaime Lusinchi Media
Lusinchi with Hans-Dietrich Genscher in 1987
References
- ↑ "Life and career". Archived from the original on 2014-05-24. Retrieved 2014-02-27.
- ↑ "Muere el ex-president Venezolano, Jaime Lusinchi a los 89 anos". Noticias.terra.com. 21 May 2014. Archived from the original on 22 May 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2014. (in Spanish)
Other websites
Media related to Jaime Lusinchi at Wikimedia Commons
- (in Spanish) Jaime Lusinchi Archived 2006-09-24 at the Wayback Machine — Official biography.
- (in Spanish) Jaime Lusinchi Archived 2012-03-10 at the Wayback Machine — Venezuelatuya.com
- (in Spanish) Extended bio by CIDOB Foundation Archived 2014-05-24 at the Wayback Machine
- (in Spanish) Efemérides Venezolanas - Jaime Lusinchi Archived 2012-06-26 at the Wayback Machine