Carlos Mendieta
Carlos Mendieta y Montefur (4 November 1873 – 27 September 1960) was a Cuban politician and interim President of Cuba.
Carlos Mendieta | |
|---|---|
| President of Cuba Interim | |
| In office 18 January 1934 – 11 December 1935 | |
| Vice President | None |
| Preceded by | Manuel Márquez Sterling (Interim) |
| Succeeded by | José Barnet (Interim) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Carlos Mendieta y Montefur 4 November 1873 San Antonio de las Vueltas, Las Villas, Spanish Cuba |
| Died | 27 September 1960 (aged 86) Havana, Cuba |
| Nationality | Cuban |
| Political party | National Union |
| Spouse | Carmela Ledon |
| Children | Carmen Mendieta-Ledon |
A chief opponent of Gerardo Machado, Mendieta was installed as interim President of Cuba in 1934 by a coup led by Fulgencio Batista. During his presidency, women gained the right to vote and the Platt Amendment was rescinded. Mendieta resigned in 1935 after unrest continued.
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