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Carlos Lacoste
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Carlos Lacoste in 1978
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| Interim President of Argentina | |
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| In office 11 December 1981 – 21 December 1981 |
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| Appointed by | Military junta |
| Vice President | None |
| Preceded by | Roberto Eduardo Viola |
| Succeeded by | Leopoldo Galtieri |
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| Born | 2 February 1929 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Died | 24 June 2004 (aged 75) Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Spouse | Hebe Angélica Aprile |
| Profession | Military |
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Carlos Alberto Lacoste (born February 2, 1929 – died June 24, 2004) was an Argentine navy vice-admiral and a politician. He briefly served as the interim President of Argentina.
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Who Was Carlos Lacoste?
Carlos Lacoste was a high-ranking officer in the Argentine navy. He was known for his military career and also for his involvement in sports, especially football. He played a key role in organizing a very important event for his country.
Carlos Lacoste was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He joined the navy and became a vice-admiral, which is a very senior position. Besides his work in the navy, he took on a big project for Argentina.
Organizing the World Cup
In 1978, Argentina hosted the 1978 FIFA World Cup, one of the biggest football tournaments in the world. Carlos Lacoste was in charge of organizing this huge event. It was a major moment for Argentina, and his work helped make the tournament happen successfully.
Becoming President of Argentina
In December 1981, Argentina was going through a time of change in its government. The leader at that time, General Roberto Eduardo Viola, left his position.
A Short Time as Leader
Carlos Lacoste then stepped in as the interim, or temporary, President of Argentina. He served in this role for a short period, from December 11 to December 22, 1981. During this time, the country was under military rule, meaning the armed forces were in charge of the government.
Who Came Next?
After his brief time as president, Lieutenant General Leopoldo Galtieri took over the presidential office.
Later Years and Football Connections
Even after his time in government, Carlos Lacoste stayed connected to the world of football. He became a representative for South America in FIFA, which is the international organization that runs football worldwide.
Involvement in Future World Cups
In 1986, he was given another important role. He was assigned as the Argentine supervisor for the drawing of the matches for the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico. This was a special World Cup for Argentina, as the Argentine team went on to win the tournament that year.
His Passing
Carlos Lacoste passed away on June 24, 2004, when he was 75 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Carlos Alberto Lacoste para niños
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| Preceded by Roberto Viola |
President of Argentina 1981 |
Succeeded by Leopoldo Galtieri |
