Politics & Government

Coup d'état against Isaías Medina Angarita

A coup d'état is orchestrated by a faction within the Venezuelan Armed Forces led by military leaders Mario Vargas, Marcos Pérez Jiménez, and Carlos Delgado Chalbaud, resulting in the swift overthrow of President Isaías Medina Angarita on the same day. The military's discontent, fueled by economic issues and the desire for political power, culminated in a decisive action that altered the trajectory of Venezuelan governance. By the end of the day, Medina Angarita was removed from power, marking a significant shift in the political landscape.

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