Juan Velasco Alvarado
Juan Francisco Velasco Alvarado (June 16, 1910 – December 24, 1977) was a left- wing Peruvian General who ruled Peru from 1968 to 1975 under the title of "President of the Revolutionary Government."
Read more about Juan Velasco Alvarado: Early Life, Coup D'Etat Against President Fernando Belaunde, Military Revolution and Dictatorship (1968-1975), Foreign and Military Policies, Overthrow, Remarks
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