VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > D. Latin America, 1945–2000 > 2. South America, 1945–2000 > e. Bolivia > 1964, May 31
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1964, May 31
 
Victor Paz Estenssoro was reelected to a third term as president.  1
 
Nov. 3
 
Pres. Paz Estenssoro was overthrown by a military faction, which set up a junta headed by GEN. RENÉ BARRIENTOS ORTUNO. Popular groups, disillusioned with the MNR's move to the Right and repressive measures, initially supported the junta.  2
 
 
 
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