Rómulo Betancourt

Rómulo Betancourt was a Venezuelan politician known as a key architect of modern Venezuela's democracy. Serving as president from 1945 to 1948 and again from 1959 to 1964, he played a crucial role in ending military rule, promoting political stability, and implementing social reforms. Betancourt helped establish democratic institutions and was a leading figure in Latin America's fight for democracy during the Cold War era. His leadership laid the foundation for Venezuela's modern political system, and he is often called the "Father of Venezuelan Democracy."