Jaime Lusinchi

Jaime Ramón Lusinchi (27 May 1924 – 21 May 2014) was a politician of Venezuela. He was the President of Venezuela from 1984 to 1989.

Early life
Lusinchi was born in Clarines, Anzoátegui, on 27 May 1924. He studied at Central University of Venezuela.

Career
He became president in 1984. When he was president, Venezuela was through an economic crisis, growth of the external debt, populist policies, currency depreciation, inflation and corruption that exacerbated the crisis of the political system established in 1958.

Accused of corruption after leaving office, Lusinchi was popular during his presidency, and was succeeded by a member of his party, Carlos Andrés Pérez.

Personal life
Lusinchi divorced his first wife Gladys Castillo. He then married Blanca Ibanez. He lived in Caracas, Venezuela.

Death
Lusinchi died in Caracas, Venezuela from respiratory failure, aged 89. 

References

Other websites

 Jaime Lusinchi  — Official biography. 
Jaime Lusinchi  — Venezuelatuya.com 
 Extended bio by CIDOB Foundation  
 Efemérides Venezolanas - Jaime Lusinchi  

Category:1924 births
Category:2014 deaths
Category:Anzoátegui
Category:Presidents of Venezuela