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| 1933–39 |
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| OSCAR BENAVIDES (1876–1945) succeeded at once as president. Social and political unrest continued, despite the gradual recovery of the country from the depression. Strikes, including several clashes between miners and management at the Cerro de Pasco complex, were common. Benavides, supported by conservative and clerical elements, was opposed by the radical APRA, which had strong student support. The Aprista opposition was held down with an iron hand. | 1 |
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| 1936, Oct. 11 |
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| The elections resulted in the defeat of Benavides's candidate by the leftist groups, and in a Socialist's being chosen president. Benavides had the elections declared null and had his own term prolonged for three years. | 2 |
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| Dec. 8 |
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| The constituent assembly was dissolved and Benavides became virtual dictator. The radical opposition was suppressed (Public Security Law of Feb. 21, 1937), and efforts were made to counteract radicalism by the extension of social reforms. | 3 |
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