Luis Herrera Campins

ModernPoliticianVenezuela1925 — ?

Venezuelan president during the Black Friday.

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Quick Facts

Born

1925

Country

Venezuela

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)31

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)55

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score44.5

Luis Herrera Campins — Complete Timeline

1978 AD

Election as presidentPolitical Action◆ Major

Herrera Campins won the 1978 presidential election as the candidate of the Christian Democratic party COPEI. He took office in 1979, succeeding Carlos Andr

ElectionPresidencyCOPEI

Impact: nationalconstructive

1983 AD

Implementation of austerity measuresReform◆ Major

Following Black Friday, Herrera Campins implemented austerity measures, including cuts to public spending and subsidies. These policies led to widespread social unrest and protests, further destabilizing his government.

AusterityEconomic PolicySocial Unrest

Impact: nationaldestructive

Black Friday (Viernes Negro)Political Action

On February 18, 1983, Herrera Campins announced the devaluation of the Venezuelan bol

Economic CrisisDevaluationBlack Friday

Impact: nationaltragic