Francisco Arias Cárdenas

Politician

1950 –

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Who is Francisco Arias Cárdenas?

Francisco Javier Arias Cárdenas is a Venezuelan politician and career military officer. He participated in Hugo Chávez's unsuccessful February 1992 coup attempt, being pardoned in 1994 by Rafael Caldera, along with the other conspirators. He was elected Governor of Zulia state in 1995 for the Radical Cause, and challenged Hugo Chávez for the presidency in 2000. He was subsequently Venezuelan Ambassador to the UN.

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Born
Nov 20, 1950
San Cristóbal
Also known as
  • Francisco Arias Cardenas
Nationality
  • Venezuela
Profession
Education
  • Military academy of Venezuela

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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