Junta of Government (El Salvador)

The Junta of Government of El Salvador of 1960 was established by Salvadoran military officers on October 26, 1960 after a coup d'état toppled President José María Lemus.

History

On October 26, 1960, the Salvadoran armed forces toppled the government of José María Lemus and established a military junta.

The junta claimed its purpose was to enforce the 1950 Salvadoran Constitution and to mediate genuine presidential elections.[1]

The junta of 1960 ended after the 1961 Salvadoran coup d'état overthrew the junta and all its members were exiled. The Civic-Military Directory was established in its place by military officers.

Members

The junta was led by three civilians and three military officers:[2]

References

  1. F.D. Parker "The Central American Republics" Oxford University Press 1964 Pg 156
  2. "Countries E". rulers.org.


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