Carlos Mata Figueroa
Carlos Mata | |
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| Minister of Defense of Venezuela | |
| In office 25 January 2010 – January 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Ramón Carrizales |
| Succeeded by | Henry Rangel Silva |
| Governor of Nueva Esparta | |
| In office 28 December 2012 – October 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Morel Rodríguez |
| Succeeded by | Alfredo Díaz |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | United Socialist Party of Venezuela |
Carlos José Mata Figueroa is a former Defence Minister of Venezuela from January 2010 to January 2012 and the Chief of the Venezuelan armed forces. He holds the rank of General in the Venezuelan Army.