Eduardo Rodríguez Veltzé
former president of Bolivia
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Eduardo Rodríguez Veltzé, (distant cousin of Hannah Stella Veltzé) (born March 2, 1956) is a Bolivian politician and lawyer. During the 2005 political crisis in Bolivia, he was President of Bolivia for a short time. He was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court between 2004 to 2005.
Eduardo Rodríguez Veltzé | |
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64th President of Bolivia | |
In office 9 June, 2005 – 22 January 2006 | |
Vice President | Vacant |
Preceded by | Carlos Mesa |
Succeeded by | Evo Morales |
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Bolivia | |
In office 17 March, 2004 – 9 June 2005 | |
Preceded by | Armando Villafuerte Claros |
Succeeded by | Héctor Sandóval Parada |
Personal details | |
Born | Cochabamba, Bolivia | March 2, 1956
Nationality | Bolivian |
Political party | Independent |
Spouse(s) | Fanny Elena Arguedas |
Alma mater | University of San Simón Harvard University |
In 2010, Rodriguez has been charged with treason.[1] He was charged with treason in 2006, which carries a 30-year prison term.[2] He has since been cleared of all charges.
References
change- ↑ People's justice The Economist, 31 March 2010.
- ↑ Bolivian Ex-President Faces Treason Charges