Presidential Election
Barrientos wins the presidential election and returns Bolivia to formal civilian government.
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1966 in Bolivia
Explore 4 historical events and records for Bolivia in 1966.
Historical records for Bolivia in 1966
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President of Bolivia
Barrientos begins his elected presidential term.
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Constitutional Presidency
Barrientos leads a constitutional government supported strongly by the armed forces.
President of Bolivia
Ovando heads the military junta before Barrientos assumes the elected presidency.
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