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Jorge Antonio Rodríguez (Venezuelan Dissident)
Jorge Antonio Rodríguez (Carora, February 16, 1942 – Caracas, July 25, 1976) was a student leader, Far-left terrorism, terrorist and Venezuelan politician. He was a leader of the Revolutionary Left Movement (Venezuela), Revolutionary Left Movement and, later, founder of the Socialist League (Venezuela), Socialist League. He became known in the 1970s for leading the kidnapping of the American William Niehous. He was involved in several criminal acts under the banner of the Workers' revolution, revolution. On February 27, 1976, a guerrilla commando kidnapped William Niehous, the local president of Owens-Illinois, from his residence in Caracas. The kidnappers, members of the Revolutionary Organization (OR), a faction derived from the Revolutionary Left Movement (Venezuela), MIR and linked to the Socialist League (Venezuela), Socialist League, justified their act by arguing that Niehous was an enemy of Venezuela. Niehous's kidnapping, which lasted three years and four months, is con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carora
The City of Carora, commonly called Carora City (in Spanish, Ciudad de Carora), is a city in Lara State, Venezuela, on the Morere River, a branch of the Tocuyo River. It is about 54 miles southwest of Barquisimeto. History Carora City was founded twice. The first time, in the year 1569 by Juan de Trejo, but due to constant attacks from the indigenous population, it was abandoned, only to be refounded three years later (1572) by Juan de Salmanca. Carora City flourished in colonial times, and grew to a population of nearly 10,000. Economy As of 1911, the neighboring country was devoted principally to raising horses, mules and cattle; in addition to hides and leather, it exported rubber and other forest products. As of 2005 the main economic activity of the area is still cattle ranching, but on milk production and milk products. In the 1990s grapes and wine making became important. Education Colleges and universities in Carohana City include National Experimental Polytechnic U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
