On May 17, 1990, Ral Jimnez, a prominent Venezuelan military leader, was assassinated by political enemies. Jimnez was a key figure in the Venezuelan government during a time of political upheaval, and his death was part of a series of military and political assassinations in Latin America during the Cold War. His assassination marked a turning point in Venezuelas political climate, as it fueled tensions between the left-wing and right-wing factions. The country plunged into further instability, and Jimnezs death is remembered as a pivotal moment in Venezuelan history.