Carlos Lacoste

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Carlos Lacoste
Carlos Lacoste in 1978
President of Argentina Appointed ad interim by the military junta
In office 11 December 1981 – 21 December 1981
Preceded by	Roberto Viola
Succeeded by	Leopoldo Galtieri
Personal details
Born	(1929-02-02)2 February 1929 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Died	24 June 2004(2004-06-24) (aged 75) Buenos Aires, Argentina
Nationality	Argentine
Spouse(s)	Hebe Angélica Aprile
Profession	Military
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Carlos Alberto Lacoste (2 February 1929 – 24 June 2004) was an Argentine navy vice-admiral and politician who briefly served as interim President of Argentina.

Earlier years[]

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

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 President of Argentina from 11 to 22 December 1981, during a period of military rule.

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

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 that year's World Cup matches in Mexico, which was eventually won by Argentina.

Death[]

He died on 24 June 2004 at the age of 75.

See also[]

• National Reorganization Process

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