Horacio Vásquez's provisional government in the Dominican Republic, 1899

Background. Wenceslao Figuereo became President of the Dominican Republic on July 26, 1899, following the assassination of dictator Ulises Heureaux. General Horacio Vásquez, who had previously been involved in the conspiracy to assassinate Heureaux, led a revolution against Figuereo's administration. This political conflict resulted in a coup that removed Figuereo from office in late August 1899.

Provisional Government. After the coup, General Horacio Vásquez formed a Provisional Government Junta in Santo Domingo. He served as the president of this junta for two months in 1899. This transitional period preceded his subsequent role as Vice President of the Dominican Republic, which he held from November 1899 until 1902.

Political Context. The transition occurred in a volatile political environment. Figuereo, formerly Vice President under Heureaux, was ousted in a coup on August 30, 1899. Vásquez's assumption of power marked a shift in leadership, though his provisional government was short-lived, lasting only two months before he transitioned to the vice presidency.