Fernando Belaunde Terry

ModernPoliticianPeru1912 — 2002

Twice Peruvian president, architect by training.

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Quick Facts

Born

1912

Died

2002

Country

Peru

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)45

Leadership (15%)68

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score54.4

Fernando Belaunde Terry — Complete Timeline

1963 AD

Elected President of PeruPolitical Action◆ Major

Fernando Bela

ElectionCivilian Rule

Impact: nationalconstructive

1968 AD

Overthrown by military coupPolitical Action

General Juan Velasco Alvarado led a military coup that overthrew President Bela

CoupOverthrowMilitary

Impact: nationaldestructive

Exiled to the United StatesPolitical Action

After being overthrown, Bela

ExilePersonal

Impact: nationaltragic

1980 AD

Re-elected President of PeruPolitical Action

After 12 years of military rule, Bela

ElectionReturn to Democracy

Impact: nationalconstructive

1981 AD

Initiated the Marginal Forest Highway projectReform◆ Major

Belaúnde Terry launched the Marginal Forest Highway (Carretera Marginal de la Selva) project, a major infrastructure initiative to integrate the Amazon region into the national economy. The project aimed to promote colonization and development but faced environmental and social criticism.

InfrastructureDevelopmentAmazon

Impact: nationalconstructive