Carlos Lanz

Carlos Lanz Rodríguez (1946[1]-2020) was a Venezuelan sociologist and left-wing activist who served as minister of education under the Chávez administration. He participated in the abduction of American businessman William F. Niehous, who remained in custody from 1976 to 1979.[2][3][4] Rodríguez was a member of the Armed Forces of National Liberation.[1]

Rodríguez was murdered in 2020 by a criminal organization, which included his wife, at the age of 74. She was sentenced to 13 years in prison in 2022.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 "Sobre Carlos Lanz". elestimulo.com (in Spanish). 2022-07-10. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
  2. ↑ "Toledoan's ex-captor key player in Venezuela". The Blade. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
  3. ↑ "William F. Niehous, Survivor of Abduction in Venezuela, Dies at 82 (Published 2013)". 2013-10-18. Archived from the original on 2023-04-28. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
  4. ↑ "Venezuela charges 12 in murder of former guerrilla leader - CBS Pittsburgh". www.cbsnews.com. 2022-07-11. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
  5. ↑ Rojas, Eligio (2022-09-17). "Penas entre 20 y 1 año de prisión para asesinos de Carlos Lanz". Últimas Noticias (in Spanish). Retrieved 2026-01-04.
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