Luis García Meza Tejada 1929 – 2018

Biography

Luis García Meza Tejada was born on August 8, 1929, in La Paz, Bolivia, where he would spend his entire life. His career led him to positions of significant political prominence within his nation during a turbulent period in Bolivian history. He remained a notable, if controversial, figure in the country’s twentieth-century political landscape.

García Meza Tejada passed away on April 29, 2018, in his native city of La Paz at an advanced age. His death resulted from a myocardial infarction, ending a long life marked by his involvement in Bolivia’s complex political affairs. His legacy continues to be a subject of reflection and discussion within Bolivian society and historical scholarship.

The span of nearly nine decades that García Meza Tejada lived witnessed extraordinary changes in Bolivia and the wider world. Those who knew him or studied his life’s work carry forward memories and assessments of his impact on the nation. His passing marked the end of an era for many who experienced his influence during his lifetime.