Historical Events tagged with "Venezuela"
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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.
Continue ReadingCoup 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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