Luis García Meza Tejada facts for kids
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Luis García Meza
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| President of Bolivia | |
| In office 17 July 1980 – 4 August 1981 |
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| Preceded by | Lidia Gueiler |
| Succeeded by | Celso Torrelio |
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| Born |
Luis García Meza Tejada
8 August 1929 La Paz, Bolivia |
| Died | 29 April 2018 (aged 88) La Paz, Bolivia |
| Political party | None |
| Spouses | Eldy Caballero Olma Cabrera |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | Military |
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| Allegiance |  Bolivia |
| Branch/service |  Bolivian Army |
| Years of service | 1952–1981 |
| Rank |  General |
| Commands | Bolivian Army |
Luis García Meza Tejada (August 8, 1929 – April 29, 2018) was a former Bolivian dictator. In 1980, he led a military coup d'état on President Lidia Gueiler Tejada. He later made himself president on 17 July 1980. He left office on 4 August 1981 after being exiled for human rights violations. Before becoming president, he worked closely with Bolivian president Hugo Banzer.
García Meza died in La Paz on April 29, 2018, of a heart attack at the age of 88.
See also
In Spanish: Luis García Meza para niños
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