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Jacobo Majluta
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| President of the Dominican Republic | |
| In office 4 July 1982 – 16 August 1982 |
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| Vice President | None |
| Preceded by | Antonio Guzmán |
| Succeeded by | Salvador Jorge Blanco |
| 32nd Vice President of the Dominican Republic | |
| In office 16 August 1978 – 4 July 1982 |
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| President | Antonio Guzmán |
| Preceded by | Carlos R. Goico |
| Succeeded by | None |
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| Born | 9 October 1934 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic  Dominican Republic |
| Died | 2 March 1996 (aged 61) Tampa, Florida, U.S |
| Nationality | Dominican Republic |
| Political party | Revolutionary |
| Other political affiliations |
Independent Revolutionary |
| Spouse |
Ana Elisa Villanueva
(m. 1962) |
| Children | 1 |
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| Residences | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Alma mater | Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo |
| Profession | Accountant |
Jacobo Majluta Azar (born October 9, 1934 – died March 2, 1996) was an important politician from the Dominican Republic. He served as the country's Vice President from 1978 to 1982. He also briefly became the President in 1982. Majluta was known for his long career in politics, where he faced many challenges and rivalries.
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Early Life and Education
Jacobo Majluta was born in 1934. His family were merchants from Lebanon. He studied finance at the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo. After finishing his studies, he worked as an accountant. He worked in both banks and for the government.
On April 17, 1962, Majluta married Ana Elisa Villanueva. They had one daughter, named Consuelo Elena.
Political Career Begins
Majluta joined the Dominican Revolutionary Party (PRD) in 1961. This was soon after the country's dictator, Leonidas Trujillo, was assassinated. Majluta quickly became a rising star in the party.
In 1963, he became the youngest minister in the government of Juan Bosch. He served as the Minister of Finance. Later that year, the government was overthrown by a military coup. Majluta had to leave the country for a while.
Return to Politics
After some time, Majluta returned to the Dominican Republic. He worked to rebuild his political career. In 1978, he was chosen to run as the Vice President for the PRD. He won the election and became the Vice President.
While in power, Majluta did not always agree with some of the more progressive ideas within his party. He was also in charge of a large state-owned company called CORDE. Some people said he was involved in corruption there, but it was never proven. His main goal was to win against other strong leaders within his own party. This struggle continued throughout his career.
Presidential Ambitions
After President Antonio Guzmán died, Majluta hoped to become the PRD's candidate for president. However, he lost the nomination to Salvador Jorge Blanco. When Jorge Blanco won the 1982 elections, Majluta became the president of the Senate. He used this position to work with the opposition and block some of his rival's plans.
As Jorge Blanco's government faced financial problems and scandals, Majluta again tried to become the PRD's presidential candidate. This time, he faced a strong opponent named José Francisco Peña Gómez. There was a lot of conflict between their groups. After some supporters were killed, Majluta finally won the nomination for the 1986 election.
1986 Election and Later Years
Despite his political skills, Majluta lost the 1986 election to Joaquín Balaguer. Balaguer was an older, very experienced politician. He won by a small number of votes and became president again at 80 years old. The intense fighting within the PRD to get Majluta nominated had caused many party members to vote against him.
Majluta made things harder for himself by claiming victory too early and asking for the election to be redone. Eventually, after meetings with military and church leaders, he accepted his defeat.
In 1987, Majluta was removed from the PRD. However, a court ruled that this was not allowed. In 1989, he left the PRD to start his own party, called the Independent Revolutionary Party (PRI). This party was mainly created to support his own election goals. The PRI never became very popular, but the votes it won in the 1990 election were enough to hurt Peña Gómez's chances of winning.
Interestingly, just before he died, Majluta tried to make peace with his old rival, Peña Gómez. He even supported Peña Gómez for the upcoming elections in May. This was a surprising move for a politician who usually put his own power first.
Jacobo Majluta Azar passed away in 1996 in Tampa, Florida. He was 61 years old and died from lung cancer.
See also
In Spanish: Jacobo Majluta para niños
