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1951 in Bolivia

Explore 5 historical events and records for Bolivia in 1951.

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Historical records for Bolivia in 1951

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May

16 May 1951

President of Bolivia

Rojas, Hugo Ballivian · Military President of Bolivia · Government / Government of Bolivia

Ballivian Rojas assumes power after the outgoing government blocks the elected MNR.

October

24 October 1951

President of Bolivia

Urriolagoitia Harriague, Mamerto · President of Bolivia · Government / Government of Bolivia

Urriolagoitia begins serving as President of Bolivia after Hertzog's resignation.

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1951

Coup

Ballivian, Hugo · General · Revolution / Revolution of Bolivia

Leads a coup preventing Estonsoro from taking power

1951

Coup

Estenssoro, Victor Paz · President of Bolivia · Revolution / Revolution of Bolivia

Forced to handover power to a 10 man military Junta

1951

Presidential Election

Estenssoro, Victor Paz · La Paz · President-elect of Bolivia · Government / Government of Bolivia

Paz Estenssoro wins the presidential election but is prevented from taking office.

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