The world’s oldest man, Juan Vicente Perez from Venezuela, has passed away at the remarkable age of 114. His life, filled with hard work, ingenuity, and a unique approach to longevity, has captured the attention of people around the globe.
In May 2022, Guinness World Records confirmed that Juan was the oldest living man, aged 112 years and 253 days as of 4 February 2022. This recognition brought him international fame and sparked curiosity about his secret to a long life. Juan attributed his longevity, in part, to drinking aguardiente, a strong South American spirit made from sugarcane, which typically contains between 29% and 60% alcohol by volume.
Born on 27 May 1909, Juan was one of 10 children. At the tender age of five, his family relocated to Los Pajuiles, where he began working on a farm alongside his father and brothers. Despite the demanding nature of farm work, Juan and his brother Miguel displayed remarkable ingenuity by constructing a wooden mill to streamline their farm’s operations.
