Francisco Arias Cárdenas
Profile
Francisco Arias Cárdenas is a Venezuelan military officer, politician, and diplomat who currently serves as a member of the National Assembly for the 2026-2031 period. A former leader in the 1992 coup attempt alongside Hugo Chávez, he later transitioned into public service, serving as Governor of Zulia, Ambassador to the United Nations, and Ambassador to Mexico. Throughout his career, he has navigated complex political shifts, moving from a key figure in the Bolivarian movement to a critic of Chávez in the early 2000s before reconciling with the government.
Details
- Born
- 1950-11-20 · 75 years old
- Birth place
- San Juan de Colón, Táchira, Venezuela
- Education
- Military Academy of Venezuela, University of Los Andes, Pontifical Xavierian University
- Career
- Military officer, President of the Maternal and Child Care Program (PAMI), President of Corpozulia
