Eduardo Rodríguez Veltzé

former president of Bolivia

Eduardo Rodríguez 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
64th President of Bolivia
In office
9 June, 2005 – 22 January 2006
Vice PresidentVacant
Preceded byCarlos Mesa
Succeeded byEvo Morales
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Bolivia
In office
17 March, 2004 – 9 June 2005
Preceded byArmando Villafuerte Claros
Succeeded byHéctor Sandóval Parada
Personal details
Born (1956-03-02) March 2, 1956 (age 68)
Cochabamba, Bolivia
NationalityBolivian
Political partyIndependent
Spouse(s)Fanny Elena Arguedas
Alma materUniversity 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.

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