Jorge García Carneiro
Jorge García Carneiro | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Governor of Vargas | |
| In office 28 November 2008 – 22 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Antonio Rodríguez San Juan |
| Succeeded by | José Manuel Suárez |
| Minister of Defense | |
| In office 8 January 2004 – 25 December 2006 | |
| Preceded by | José Luís Prieto |
| Succeeded by | Raúl Baduel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 February 1952 Caracas, Venezuela |
| Died | 22 May 2021 (aged 69) |
| Political party | Fifth Republic Movement (MVR) United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) |
| Spouse | María del Valle de García |
| Profession | Politician |
Jorge Luis García Carneiro (8 February 1952 – 22 May 2021) was a Venezuelan politician. He was elected the governor of Vargas in 2008, having previously been head of the Venezuelan Army, Minister of Defense, and Minister for Social Development and Popular Participation. He was a member of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) of Venezuela's late president, Hugo Chávez.