VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > D. Latin America, 1945–2000 > 2. South America, 1945–2000 > i. Venezuela > 1993, May 21
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1993, May 21
 
The Senate voted unanimously to suspend Pres. Pérez on charges of embezzlement and misuse of public funds. Octavio Lepage of the AD was sworn in as acting president amid widespread popular celebration.  1
 
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Rafael Caldera Rodríguez, age 77, regained the presidency as an independent candidate. The vote was considered a negative reaction to free market policies.  2
 
 
 
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