Carlos Blanco Galindo [SEP] position held
Carlos Blanco Galindo
Carlos Blanco Galindo (March 12, 1882 – October 2, 1943) served as caretaker President of Bolivia between June 1930 and March 1931.
Carlos Blanco was born in Cochabamba, Bolivia. A career military officer and a lawyer, Blanco was one of the leaders of the insurrection that toppled from power Hernando Siles, who had attempted to extend his term in office in view of the grave challenges posed by the onset of the Great Depression and other looming political crises. Unable to impose his will,
1931 Bolivian constitutional referendum
A constitutional referendum was held in Bolivia on 11 January 1931. Voters were asked whether they approved of nine separate proposed amendments to the constitution, all of which were approved.
Background.
On 24 June 1930 General Carlos Blanco Galindo led a military coup to oust President Hernando Siles Reyes. The military junta subsequently proposed several constitutional changes and fresh elections. A decree was issued on 27 November 1930 ordering a referendum on 28 December. However, it was later postponed. Elections were held on 4