Historical Events tagged with "velasco ibarra"

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Politics & Government

José María Velasco Ibarra Overthrown by Military Again

February 15th, 1972 53 years ago

José María Velasco Ibarra, serving as President of Ecuador for the fifth time, was overthrown by the military for the fourth time in his political career. This military coup was led by General Guillermo Rodríguez, which resulted in Ibarra's detention and the establishment of a military junta. The context of the coup was marked by socio-political unrest and economic difficulties faced by the Ecuadorian government during Ibarra's presidency, creating fertile ground for military intervention.

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