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Lucas RinconChief of the Joint Staff of the Venezuelan Armed Forces
Date of Birth: 01.02.1950
Country:  Venezuela |
Content:
- Biography of Lucas Rincon
- Service in the Venezuelan Army
- Minister of Internal Affairs and Justice
- Awards and Recognition
- Personal Life
- Military Modernization and Cooperation
Biography of Lucas Rincon
Lucas Rincon was born on February 1, 1950 in Maracaibo, Venezuela. He graduated from the Military Academy of the Venezuelan Army, specializing in artillery, in 1972. Throughout his career, Rincon acquired professional skills not only in Venezuela but also in the United States.
Service in the Venezuelan Army
Rincon served in various command and administrative positions in the Venezuelan Army. He started as a regiment commander and then went on to hold positions such as Chief of the Army's General Staff, Chief of the Defense Ministry's Office, and Chief of the Military Secretariat under the President. He eventually became the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
Minister of Internal Affairs and Justice
In the midst of the ongoing fierce struggle between the government and the opposition, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez personally appointed Lucas Rincon, a retired general who was loyal to him, as the Minister of Internal Affairs and Justice on January 19.
Awards and Recognition
Lucas Rincon has been honored with 8 orders and 4 medals for his service and dedication in the Venezuelan Army.
Personal Life
Lucas Rincon is married to Hina Reyesumeta de Rincon and they have two children.
Military Modernization and Cooperation
Rincon supports the replacement of outdated military systems in the Venezuelan Army and does not reject the possibility of military-technical cooperation with Russia.
