Research topic: Julio Adalberto Rivera

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Julio Adalberto Rivera

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Julio Adalberto Rivera , 1921-73, president of El Salvador (1962-67). An army lieutenant colonel, he headed the junta that overthrew the leftist government in Jan., 1961. His junta rule was unexpectedly progressive, enacting numerous measures, including a new income tax law. In 1962 the junta promulgated a new constitution under which Rivera was elected president for a five-year term. His administration was noteworthy for its social reforms, economic prosperity, and domestic tranquility. He was succeeded by Fidel Sánchez Hernández . Author not available, RIVERA, JULIO... Read more
El Salvador
...composed of leaders of the National Conciliation party came to power in June, 1961. The junta's candidate, Lt. Col. Julio Adalberto Rivera , was elected president in 1962. He was succeeded in 1967 by Col. Fidel Sánchez Hernández . Relations with Honduras... Read more
El Salvador
...1944) overthrew his brutal dictatorship. After a period of progressive government, a military junta headed by Julio Adalberto Rivera (1962–67) and Fidel Sánchez Hernández (1967–72) seized power. Honduras' discriminatory... Read more

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