Carlos Mesa

Politician

Birthday August 12, 1953

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace La Paz, Bolivia

Age 70 years old

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About

Known for his tenure as the 78th President of Bolivia from October 2003 through June 2005. Prior to this, he served as the country's Vice President from 2002 through 2003 under his presidential predecessor Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada.

Before Fame

He graduated from Complutense University of Madrid and Universidad Mayor de San Andrés. He had worked as a journalist and TV personality prior to his political career taking off.

Trivia

He claimed no party affiliation during his tenures as both vice president and president of Bolivia. He has also served as a Bolivian spokesman in the Obligation to Negotiate Access to the Pacific Ocean case held before the International Court of Justice.

Family Life

He was born and raised in La Paz, Bolivia.

Associated With

He preceded Evo Morales, who was Bolivia's 80th president, as the country's chief leader.