Description: (Political Leader)
Juan Lechín Oquendo was a prominent labor-union leader in Bolivia, known for his significant roles as head of the Federation of Bolivian Mine Workers (FSTMB) and the Bolivian Workers' Union (COB) for several decades. He also served as the 29th vice president of Bolivia during the early 1960s. Lechín Oquendo was instrumental in advocating for workers' rights, leading labor movements, and influencing the country's labor policies. His leadership and commitment to the labor movement had a lasting impact on Bolivia's history and working class.