Eduardo Rodríguez Veltzé facts for kids
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Eduardo Rodríguez Veltzé
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Official portrait, 2005
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| 64th President of Bolivia | |
| In office 9 June 2005 – 22 January 2006 |
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| Vice President | Vacant |
| Preceded by | Carlos Mesa |
| Succeeded by | Evo Morales |
| President of the Supreme Court of Bolivia | |
| In office 17 March 2004 – 9 June 2005 |
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| Preceded by | Armando Villafuerte Claros |
| Succeeded by | Héctor Sandóval Parada |
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| Born | 2 March 1956 Cochabamba, Bolivia |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Fanny Elena Arguedas |
| Alma mater | University of San Simón Harvard University |
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Eduardo Rodríguez Veltzé was born on March 2, 1956. He is a Bolivian judge and lawyer. He served as the 64th president of Bolivia for a short time. This happened from 2005 to 2006. He became president when the previous president, Carlos Mesa, resigned. This was during a time of political trouble in Bolivia. Before becoming president, he was the main judge of Bolivia's highest court, the Supreme Court of Bolivia.
About Eduardo Rodríguez Veltzé
Eduardo Rodríguez Veltzé was born in Cochabamba, Bolivia, in 1956. He studied law at a university in Cochabamba. Later, he earned a special degree in public administration. This degree helps people learn how to manage government and public services. He studied at Harvard University in the United States.
Before becoming president, Rodríguez Veltzé worked as an ambassador. An ambassador is a country's official representative in another country. He was Bolivia's ambassador to the Netherlands. While there, he also worked with the International Court of Justice. This court helps solve legal problems between countries.
Becoming President of Bolivia
In 2005, Bolivia faced some political challenges. The president at the time, Carlos Mesa, decided to step down. This created a need for a new leader. Usually, the next person in line would be the head of the Senate or the Chamber of Deputies. But they also decided not to take the job.
Because of this, Eduardo Rodríguez Veltzé became president. He was the head of the country's court system. This made him the next person in line according to the country's rules. He took office on June 10, 2005. His main job was to make sure new elections happened quickly. This would help Bolivia choose a new leader.
Evo Morales won the election held in December 2005. Rodríguez Veltzé's time as president ended when Morales became the new president.
After His Presidency
After his time as president, Eduardo Rodríguez Veltzé continued his work. He is still an important figure in Bolivia. He has served his country in different roles over the years.
See also
- History of Bolivia
- List of presidents of Bolivia
- Politics of Bolivia
