Death of Rene Barrientos
Barrientos dies in a helicopter crash near Arque, Cochabamba.
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1969 in Bolivia
Explore 9 historical events and records for Bolivia in 1969.
Historical records for Bolivia in 1969
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April
President of Bolivia
Siles Salinas assumes the presidency after Barrientos dies.
September
Constitution of Bolivia
Ovando launches a coup that removes President Siles Salinas.
Constitution of Bolivia
Ovando's coup ends the brief constitutional presidency of Siles Salinas.
Coup
Ovando takes power in a military coup and begins a nationalist government.
Coup
Siles Salinas is overthrown by Army Commander Alfredo Ovando.
October
Gulf Oil Nationalization
Ovando nationalises Gulf Oil's Bolivian holdings
Other events (month unknown)
Nationalization of Gulf Oil
Ovando becomes president and nationalises the Bolivian Gulf Oil Company's holdings.
Short Presidency
Siles Salinas leads a brief civilian government constrained by military commanders.
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