Adina Bastidas
Adina Mercedes Bastidas Castillo (born 11 June 1943) is a Venezuelan economist, formerly active in politics. She was appointed the vice president of Venezuela on 24 December 2000 by President Hugo Chávez, and served in the post until 13 January 2002, the first woman to hold the job in the country's history. She was later appointed Production and Commerce Minister.
Adina Bastidas | |
|---|---|
| Vice President of Venezuela | |
| In office 24 December 2000 – 13 January 2002 | |
| President | Hugo Chávez |
| Preceded by | Isaías Rodríguez |
| Succeeded by | Diosdado Cabello |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 June 1943 Caracas, Venezuela |
| Political party | Independent |
| Profession | Economist |
Bastidas was also the Director for the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela at the Inter-American Development Bank in Washington, DC.
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