Luis García Meza
Bolivian dictator (1929-2018)
Luis García Meza Tejada (August 8, 1929 – April 29, 2018) was a former Bolivian dictator. In 1980, he led a military coup d'état on President Lidia Gueiler Tejada, his cousin.[1] He later made himself president on 17 July 1980. He left office on 4 August 1981 after being exiled for human rights violations. Before becoming president, he worked closely with Bolivian president Hugo Banzer.
Luis García Meza | |
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68th President of Bolivia | |
In office 17 July 1980 – 4 August 1981 | |
Preceded by | Lidia Gueiler |
Succeeded by | Celso Torrelio |
Personal details | |
Born | Luis García Meza Tejada August 8, 1929 La Paz, Bolivia |
Died | April 29, 2018 La Paz, Bolivia | (aged 88)
Nationality | Bolivian |
Political party | None |
Profession | Military |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Bolivia |
Branch/service | Bolivian Army |
Years of service | 1952–1981 |
Rank | General |
Commands | Bolivian Army |
García Meza died in La Paz on April 29, 2018, of a heart attack at the age of 88.[2]
References
change- ↑ "Bolivian President Uses Former DEA Agent's Book to Send Message to the World". Archived from the original on 2017-11-25. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
- ↑ "Former military dictator of Bolivia dies". CTVNews. 29 April 2018.