Carlos Lacoste

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Carlos Lacoste
45th President of Argentina
De facto - Interim
In office
11 – 21 December 1981
Preceded by Roberto Viola
Succeeded by Leopoldo Galtieri
Personal details
Born February 2, 1929(1929-02-02)
Buenos Aires
Died June 24, 2004(2004-06-24) (aged 75)
Buenos Aires
Nationality Argentine
Profession Military

Carlos Alberto Lacoste (1929 – 2004) was an Argentine navy vice-admiral and politician who briefly served as interim de facto President of Argentina.

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[edit] Earlier years

In addition to a naval career, Lacoste undertook the organization of the 1978 Football World Cup, hosted by Argentina.

[edit] Interim President of Argentina

In December 1981 the then head of state General Roberto Viola was ousted in a coup d'état. Lacoste served as interim de facto President of Argentina from December 11 to December 22, 1981, during a period of military rule.

[edit] Succession

He was succeeded in the presidential office by Lieutenant General Leopoldo Galtieri.

[edit] Later years

After the military government, he preserved his connections with football associations, becoming a South American representative in FIFA, and in 1986 he was assigned as Argentine supervisor in the drawing of the Mexico World Cup's matches.

[edit] Death

He died in 2004.

[edit] See also

Preceded by
Roberto Viola
President of Argentina
De facto – 1981
Succeeded by
Leopoldo Galtieri


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