Vice Presidency6 August 1964
Barrientos becomes vice president after running with Paz Estenssoro.
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Rene Barrientos Ortuno Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Rene Barrientos Ortuno, based on 12 World History Database records associated with Bolivia.
12 records1964–196911 events6 places
Chronological biography
1964
Military CoupNovember 1964
Barrientos joins Ovando in the coup that removes Paz Estenssoro.
President of Bolivia5 November 1964
Barrientos begins his first period as co-president within the military junta.
1966
Constitutional Presidency1966
Barrientos leads a constitutional government supported strongly by the armed forces.
Presidential Election3 July 1966
Barrientos wins the presidential election and returns Bolivia to formal civilian government.
President of Bolivia6 August 1966
Barrientos begins his elected presidential term.
1967
Che Guevara Insurgency1967
The government uses Bolivian Rangers and United States assistance against Guevara's insurgency.
Mining Repression24 June 1967
Soldiers kill miners and family members during repression in the Siglo XX mining district.
San Juan Massacre24 June 1967
Government troops attack mining communities during the San Juan Massacre.
Execution of Che Guevara9 October 1967
Bolivian soldiers execute captured guerrilla leader Che Guevara at La Higuera.
Guerrilla Campaign9 October 1967
Barrientos's government defeats Che Guevara's guerrilla force after his capture and execution.
1969
Death of Rene Barrientos27 April 1969
Barrientos dies in a helicopter crash near Arque, Cochabamba.
Titles and roles
Co-President of Bolivia · President of Bolivia · Vice President of Bolivia
Record provenance
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