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Assumption of Presidency

When: 1870
Where: Venezuela
Part of: Antonio Guzmán Blanco begins first term as President of Venezuela

Guzmán Blanco became provisional president with extraordinary powers in 1870 after heading a revolution following the overthrow of Falcón.

Following the 1868 overthrow of Falcón, Guzmán left the country but returned to lead a revolution in 1869. In 1870, he assumed the role of provisional president with extraordinary powers, ruling for seven years as a dictator.

Sources

Antonio Guzmán Blanco Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24

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