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Ramón Castilla becomes president of Peru

When
1845–1851
Where
Peru
Episodes
1

Ramón Castilla assumed the presidency of Peru in April 1845 following his victory in the presidential elections. As a former military leader who had led a junta in 1844, his inauguration marked the start of his first term as constitutional president, a role defined as the highest magistracy in the country.

Episodes

  1. April 1845 – 1851 · Peru1845 Presidential Election and Inauguration

    Castilla won the 1845 election and was sworn in as president in April, following his 1844 junta leadership.

Background and detail

Background. Ramón Castilla was a Peruvian caudillo who served as president twice. Before his 1845 election, he led a military junta in 1844. The presidency is the head of state and government, corresponding to the highest magistracy in Peru.

Assumption of Office. In 1845, Castilla won the Peruvian presidential elections and was sworn in in April of that year. This followed his earlier tenure as head of a military junta from February to December 1844. His first term lasted until 1851, establishing a period of administrative reforms including the first official budget.

Presidential Role. The president of Peru is the head of the executive branch and supreme head of the Armed Forces. The office is the highest-ranking public official position. The president cannot personally command the armed force without Congress's consent, nor leave the nation without permission, reflecting the constitutional constraints on the office.

People involved

Sources

  1. Ramón Castilla Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-09
  2. President of Peru Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01

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