Gonzalo Barrios
This article is about the politician. For the electronic sports player, see Gonzalo Barrios (electronic sports player).
| Gonzalo Barrios | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office November 1947[1] – February 1948 | |
| President | Rómulo Betancourt |
| Succeeded by | Andrés Eloy Blanco |
| Minister of Interior and Justice | |
| In office 1964–1966 | |
| President | Raúl Leoni |
| Preceded by | Carlos Andrés Pérez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 January 1902 |
| Died | 30 May 1993 (aged 91) |
| Nationality | Venezuelan |
| Political party | Acción Democrática |
| Profession | politician |
Gonzalo Barrios Bustillos (10 January 1902 – 30 May 1993), was a Venezuelan politician. Founding member of party Acción Democrática (AD), and Minister of Foreign Affairs in the first AD government (1945–1948). Later Minister of Interior and Justice under Raúl Leoni (1964–1966).
He was AD's presidential candidate in the Venezuelan presidential election, 1968, and later President of the Venezuelan Senate.[2] He was elected Secretary General of AD in 1966.[3]
References
- ↑ New York Times, 2 November 1947, Venezuelan Minister Named
- ↑ Bangor Daily News - 13 Mar 1974, "Nationalized oil speed-up is pledged"
- ↑ Powell, John Duncan (1971), Political mobilization of the Venezuelan peasant, Harvard University Press. p206
External links
- (Spanish) Biography at Venezuelatuya.com
| Party political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Raúl Leoni (1963) |
AD presidential candidate 1968 (lost) |
Succeeded by Carlos Andrés Pérez (1973) |