Juan velasco alvarado biography
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Juan Velasco Alvarado
| Peruvian military and left-wing politician. Date of Birth: 16.06.1910 Country: Peru |
Content:
- Juan Velasco Alvarado: A Revolutionary Military Leader
- Rise to Power
- Revolutionary Government of the Armed Forces
- Social and Foreign Policies
- Legacy
Juan Velasco Alvarado: A Revolutionary Military Leader
Early Life and Military CareerJuan Velasco was born in Piura, Peru, in 1910, to a modest family.
With ten siblings, his childhood was described as one of "dignified poverty." In 1929, he joined the Peruvian army as an infantryman, where his exceptional discipline earned him selection for the Chorrillos Military School. He graduated in 1934, embarking on a successful military career.
Rise to Power
President Fernando Belaúnde's lack of congressional support hindered his authority, leading to frequent conflicts with parliament and instability in society.
In August 1968, Belaúnde's administration resolved a long-standing dispute with the Standar