Carlos Andres Perez

ModernPoliticianVenezuela1922 — ?

Venezuelan president during the oil boom.

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Quick Facts

Born

1922

Country

Venezuela

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)38

Political (20%)80

Influence (20%)73

Legacy (20%)64

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)35

Total Score63.4

Carlos Andres Perez — Complete Timeline

1974 AD

First Presidency (1974-1979)Political Action◆ Major

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Oil BoomNationalizationSocial Programs

Impact: nationalconstructive

1989 AD

Second Presidency and Economic Crisis (1989-1993)Political Action◆ Major

Pérez began his second term facing a severe economic crisis. He implemented neoliberal austerity measures, including the 'Gran Viraje' (Great Turnaround), which led to the Caracazo riots in February 1989, resulting in hundreds of deaths. The crisis also fueled two coup attempts in 1992.

CaracazoNeoliberalismCoup Attempts

Impact: nationaldestructive

1993 AD

Impeachment and Removal from OfficePolitical Action◆ Major

Pérez was impeached by the Venezuelan Congress on charges of corruption and misuse of public funds, specifically for illegally allocating 250 million bolivars to support the presidential campaign of Violeta Chamorro in Nicaragua. He was suspended from office and later convicted, serving time under house arrest.

ImpeachmentCorruptionPolitical Crisis

Impact: nationaldestructive