Alfredo Ovando Candía
Alfredo Ovando Candía (6 April 1918 – 24 January 1982) was the Commander of the Bolivian Air Forces and ambassador who served as the 48th president of Bolivia twice nonconsecutively, first as co-president with René Barrientos from 1965 to 1966 and then as de facto president from 1969 to 1970.
Alfredo Ovando | |
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Official photo, 1966, El Greco Studio, La Paz | |
| 48th President of Bolivia | |
| In office 26 September 1969 – 6 October 1970 | |
| Vice President | Vacant |
| Preceded by | Luis Adolfo Siles Salinas |
| Succeeded by | Juan José Torres |
| In office 2 January 1966 – 6 August 1966 | |
| Vice President | Vacant |
| Preceded by | Himself (as co-president) |
| Succeeded by | René Barrientos |
| In office 26 May 1965 – 2 January 1966 Serving with René Barrientos | |
| Vice President | Vacant |
| Preceded by | René Barrientos |
| Succeeded by | Himself (as president) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alfredo Ovando Candía 6 April 1918 Cobija, National Territory of Northwest Colonies, Bolivia |
| Died | 24 January 1982 (aged 63) La Paz, Bolivia |
| Spouse | Elsa Omiste |
| Parent(s) | Aljeandro Ovando Mercedes Candía |
| Education | Military College of the Army |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Bolivia |
| Branch/service | Bolivian Army |
| Years of service | 1933–1969 |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | Chaco War |
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