Jaime Lusinchi
Jaime Ramón Lusinchi (27 May 1924 – 21 May 2014) was the president of Venezuela from 1984 to 1989. His term was characterized by an economic crisis, growth of the external debt, populist policies, currency depreciation, inflation and corruption that exacerbated the crisis of the political system established in 1958.
Jaime Lusinchi | |
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| President of Venezuela | |
| In office 2 February 1984 – 2 February 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Luis Herrera Campins |
| Succeeded by | Carlos Andrés Pérez |
| Senator for life | |
| In office 2 February 1989 – 13 August 1993 | |
| In office 1998–1999 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jaime Ramón Lusinchi 27 May 1924 Clarines, Anzoátegui, United States of Venezuela |
| Died | 21 May 2014 (aged 89) Caracas, Venezuela |
| Political party | Acción Democrática |
| Spouses | |
| Alma mater | Central University of Venezuela |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Signature | |
| Website | Official website |
Although accused of corruption after leaving office, Lusinchi was popular during his presidency, and was succeeded by a member of his Acción Democrática political party, Carlos Andrés Pérez.
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