Enrique Mendoza
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Enrique Mendoza is a Venezuela
n politician
. From 1989 until 1996, Mendoza was the mayor of Sucre Municipality, Miranda
of Caracas
; he was governor of Miranda state
from 1995 to 2004, being re-elected in 1998 and 2000. In 2004 Mendoza was chosen as head of the Coordinadora Democrática
.
The U.S. Department of State mentioned Mendoza in its 2008 Human Rights report as denial of a fair public trial.
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
n politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. From 1989 until 1996, Mendoza was the mayor of Sucre Municipality, Miranda
Sucre Municipality, Miranda
The Sucre Municipality is one of the 21 municipalities that makes up the Venezuelan state of Miranda and, according to a 2007 population estimate by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, the municipality has a population of 640,762. The city of Petare is the shire town of the Sucre...
of Caracas
Caracas
Caracas , officially Santiago de León de Caracas, is the capital and largest city of Venezuela; natives or residents are known as Caraquenians in English . It is located in the northern part of the country, following the contours of the narrow Caracas Valley on the Venezuelan coastal mountain range...
; he was governor of Miranda state
Miranda (state)
Miranda State is one of the 23 states into which Venezuela is divided. It is ranked second in population among Venezuelan states, after Zulia State. In June 30, 2010, it had approximately 2,987,968 residents. It also has the greatest Human Development Index in Venezuela, according to the...
from 1995 to 2004, being re-elected in 1998 and 2000. In 2004 Mendoza was chosen as head of the Coordinadora Democrática
Coordinadora Democrática (Venezuela)
The Coordinadora Democrática was an umbrella group of Venezuelan political parties and organisations opposed to President Hugo Chavez. Founded on 5 July 2002, it was involved in organising the Venezuelan general strike of 2002-2003 and the Venezuelan recall referendum, 2004...
.
The U.S. Department of State mentioned Mendoza in its 2008 Human Rights report as denial of a fair public trial.
External links
- http://english.eluniversal.com/2005/03/01/en_pol_art_01A537121.shtml
- http://english.eluniversal.com/2006/03/08/en_pol_art_08A680695.shtml
- http://english.eluniversal.com/2007/12/17/en_pol_art_dissenters-ask-chave_17A1264319.shtml