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| 1938–39 |
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| German Busch succeeded as president. He endorsed attempts to promote “military socialism” but was unable to co-opt or control emergent labor, veteran, and peasant movements. These groups supported change, but would not accede to simple “top-down” reform. | 1 |
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| 1939, April 24 |
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| Busch assumed dictatorial powers, dissolving Congress and suspending the constitution. All connection with European totalitarianism was, however, denied. | 2 |
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| Aug. 22 |
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| Death of President Busch. Gen. Carlos Quintamilla assumed power. | 3 |
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