Luis Castro Leiva
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BornFebruary 23, 1943
Caracas, Venezuela
DiedApril 8, 1999 (aged 56)
Chicago, United States
OthernamesLuis Castro
AlmamaterCentral University of Venezuela
Luis Castro Leiva | |
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.jpg) Luis Castro Leiva in 1998 | |
| Born | February 23, 1943 Caracas, Venezuela |
| Died | April 8, 1999 (aged 56) Chicago, United States |
| Other names | Luis Castro |
| Alma mater | Central University of Venezuela |
| Occupations | Professor of Politics and Philosophy, writer, columnist |
| Years active | 1966 – 1999 |
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| Known for | Criticism on Hugo Chávez |
Luis Hernan Castro Leiva (23 February 1943 – 8 April 1999) was a Venezuelan political philosopher, historian, writer and columnist.[1] He is known for his televised speech on 23 January 1998 for the National Congress in which he warns against bolivarianism, cronyism and atavistic absolutism. He was one of the country's foremost advocates for democracy and an outspoken critic of Hugo Chávez, which he considered a populist. Castro is also credited with introducing rugby to Venezuela.[2]
