Bharrat Jagdeo

ModernPoliticianGuyana1964 — ?

President and later vice president of Guyana.

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Quick Facts

Born

1964

Country

Guyana

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)72

Influence (20%)52

Legacy (20%)41

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score54.1

Bharrat Jagdeo — Complete Timeline

1999 AD

Became President of GuyanaPolitical Action◆ Major

Jagdeo became President of Guyana in August 1999, succeeding Janet Jagan who resigned due to health reasons. He was the youngest head of state in the Americas at the time.

PresidencySuccession

Impact: national

2001 AD

Re-elected PresidentPolitical Action◆ Major

Jagdeo won the 2001 presidential election, securing a full five-year term. The election was marred by allegations of fraud and post-election violence.

ElectionRe-election

Impact: national

2006 AD

Re-elected for a Second Full TermPolitical Action◆ Major

Jagdeo was re-elected in 2006 with a reduced majority. His second term focused on economic diversification, infrastructure development, and attracting foreign investment.

ElectionRe-election

Impact: national

2015 AD

Oversaw the Discovery of Offshore OilOther

During Jagdeo's tenure, ExxonMobil discovered significant offshore oil reserves in 2015. This discovery transformed Guyana's economic prospects, though it also raised concerns about governance and environmental impact.

Oil DiscoveryEconomic Transformation

Impact: nationalconstructive

2020 AD

Became Vice President of GuyanaPolitical Action◆ Major

After the PPP won the 2020 elections, Jagdeo became Vice President under President Irfaan Ali. He also retained his role as leader of the PPP, making him a key figure in the government.

Vice PresidencyPolitical Role

Impact: national