1968 Peruvian coup d'état
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The 1968 Peruvian coup d'état took place during the first presidency of Fernando Belaúnde (1963–1968), as a result of political disputes becoming norms, serious arguments between President Belaúnde and Congress rising, dominated by the APRA-UNO (Unión Nacional Odríista) coalition, and even clashes between the President and his own Acción Popular (Popular Action) party were common.[1] Congress went on to censor several cabinets of the Belaúnde administration, and a general political instability was perceived. General Juan Velasco Alvarado led the coup.[2]
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1968 Peruvian coup d'état | |||||||
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Part of the Page 11 Scandal and the Cold War | |||||||
Juan Velasco Alvarado and Belaunde hours before the coup. | |||||||
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Government of Peru | Armed Forces of Peru | ||||||
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Fernando Belaúnde Terry |
Juan Velasco Alvarado Francisco Morales-Bermúdez |
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