Adina Bastidas
Venezuelan economist, formerly / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Bastidas and the second or maternal family name is Castillo.
Adina Mercedes Bastidas Castillo (born 11 June 1943)[2] is a Venezuelan economist, formerly active in politics. She was appointed the vice president of Venezuela on 24 December 2000 by President Hugo Chávez, and served in the post until 13 January 2002, the first woman to hold the job in the country's history. She was later appointed Production and Commerce Minister.[3]
Quick Facts Vice President of Venezuela, President ...
Adina Bastidas | |
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Vice President of Venezuela | |
In office 24 December 2000 – 13 January 2002 | |
President | Hugo Chávez |
Preceded by | Isaías Rodríguez |
Succeeded by | Diosdado Cabello |
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Born | (1943-06-11) 11 June 1943 (age 80) Caracas, Venezuela |
Political party | Independent[1] |
Profession | Economist |
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Bastidas was also the Director for the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela at the Inter-American Development Bank in Washington, DC.