Historical Events tagged with "Rómulo Betancourt"
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Rómulo Betancourt Survives Assassination Attempt
Venezuelan President Rómulo Betancourt was injured during an assassination attempt by gunmen in Caracas. A vehicle carrying Betancourt was ambushed, resulting in serious injuries to the president and multiple casualties among his security team. This attack was politically motivated, reflecting the intense conflicts over Betancourt's progressive reforms and efforts to stabilize Venezuela following years of dictatorship. The attackers were affiliated with political factions opposing his government, highlighting the deep divisions within Venezuelan society.
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