Juan Maria Bordaberry

ModernPoliticianUruguay1928 — ?

Uruguayan president who dissolved congress.

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Quick Facts

Born

1928

Country

Uruguay

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score40.9

Juan Maria Bordaberry — Complete Timeline

1971 AD

Elected President of UruguayPolitical Action◆ Major

Juan María Bordaberry was elected president of Uruguay in the 1971 general election as the Colorado Party candidate. His election was marked by allegations of fraud and the ongoing conflict with the Tupamaros.

ElectionColorado PartyFraud Allegations

Impact: national

1973 AD

Dissolved Congress and Established DictatorshipPolitical Action

Bordaberry dissolved the General Assembly (Congress) on June 27, 1973, with military support, and established a civilian-military dictatorship. He replaced the legislature with a Council of State and banned political parties, ending Uruguay's long democratic tradition.

Coup d'étatDictatorshipEnd of Democracy

Impact: nationaldestructive

Outlawed Leftist Parties and UnionsPolitical Action◆ Major

Bordaberry outlawed leftist political parties, including the Communist Party and the Socialist Party, and dissolved the National Convention of Workers (CNT). Thousands of political opponents were arrested, tortured, or exiled.

RepressionPolitical PersecutionLabor Suppression

Impact: nationaldestructive

1976 AD

Resigned Under Military PressurePolitical Action◆ Major

Bordaberry resigned the presidency in June 1976 after the military forced him to step down. He had proposed a permanent dictatorship without elections, which the military rejected. Vice President Alberto Demicheli replaced him.

ResignationMilitary InterventionDictatorship

Impact: nationaldestructive