6 August 1964Vice PresidencyRene Barrientos Ortuno
Barrientos becomes vice president after running with Paz Estenssoro.
Historical records for Bolivia in 1964, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Barrientos becomes vice president after running with Paz Estenssoro.
Paz Estenssoro wins re-election with Barrientos as his vice-presidential running mate.
Ovando begins his first period as co-president within the military junta.
Barrientos begins his first period as co-president within the military junta.
Paz Estenssoro is overthrown by military commanders Barrientos and Ovando.
Barrientos joins Ovando in the coup that removes Paz Estenssoro.
Ovando and Barrientos overthrow Paz Estenssoro and establish a military co-presidency.
Paz Estenssoro obtains a constitutional amendment permitting immediate presidential re-election.
Ovando governs jointly with Barrientos after the military coup.
Ovando helps topple Paz Estenssoro and end the MNR's continuous rule.
Paz Estenssoro begins a third term before the armed forces overthrow him in November.
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