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Luis García Meza
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President of Bolivia
In office
17 July 1980 – 4 August 1981
Preceded by Lidia Gueiler
Succeeded by Celso Torrelio
Personal details
Born
Luis García Meza Tejada

(1929-08-08)8 August 1929
La Paz, Bolivia
Died 29 April 2018(2018-04-29) (aged 88)
La Paz, Bolivia
Political party None
Spouses Eldy Caballero
Olma Cabrera
Children 3
Profession Military
Signature
Military service
Allegiance Bolivia Bolivia
Branch/service Coat of arms of Bolivia.svg Bolivian Army
Years of service 1952–1981
Rank US-O10 insignia.svg General
Commands Bolivian Army

Luis García Meza Tejada (born August 8, 1929 – died April 29, 2018) was a military leader in Bolivia. He became president of Bolivia in 1980 after taking control from the previous leader. He was in charge for about a year before he had to leave office.

Who Was Luis García Meza?

Luis García Meza Tejada was born in La Paz, Bolivia. He joined the Bolivian Army and became a general. Before he became president, he worked closely with another Bolivian president, Hugo Banzer. This experience helped him gain power and influence within the country's military.

How He Became President

In 1980, Luis García Meza led a military takeover. This is called a coup d'état. During a coup, the military takes control of the government by force. He removed President Lidia Gueiler from power. After the takeover, he declared himself the new president of Bolivia on July 17, 1980.

His Time as Leader

Luis García Meza was president of Bolivia for a little over a year. His time in office lasted from July 1980 to August 1981. During this period, there were many concerns about how people were treated in Bolivia. Because of these concerns, he was forced to leave the country. This is known as being exiled.

Later Life and Death

After leaving office, Luis García Meza lived outside Bolivia for some time. He later returned to Bolivia. He passed away in La Paz on April 29, 2018. He was 88 years old when he died from a heart attack.

See also

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