Manuel Prado Ugarteche

ModernPoliticianPeru1889 — 1967

Two-time moderate Peruvian president.

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Quick Facts

Born

1889

Died

1967

Country

Peru

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)45

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)45

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score51.1

Manuel Prado Ugarteche — Complete Timeline

1939 AD

Elected President of Peru for the first termPolitical Action◆ Major

Manuel Prado Ugarteche won the 1939 presidential election as the candidate of the conservative coalition, succeeding General

ElectionWorld War IIModerate

Impact: national

1942 AD

Supported the Allied cause during World War IIPolitical Action◆ Major

Prado aligned Peru with the Allies during World War II, breaking diplomatic relations with the Axis powers in 1942 and allowing the U.S. to use Peruvian air bases. He also promoted economic cooperation with the United States, benefiting from wartime demand for Peruvian exports.

World War IIAlliesDiplomacy

Impact: globalconstructive

1956 AD

Elected President for a second termPolitical Action◆ Major

After an eight-year hiatus, Prado won the 1956 presidential election as the candidate of the Pradist Democratic Movement. He took office on July 28, 1956, for a second term, this time with the support of the APRA party, which he had previously opposed.

ElectionSecond TermAPRA Alliance

Impact: national

1960 AD

Implemented the Agrarian Reform LawReform◆ Major

During his second term, Prado signed the Agrarian Reform Law in 1960, which aimed to redistribute land to peasants. Although limited in scope, it was a precursor to more extensive reforms later and addressed some rural inequalities.

Agrarian ReformLand RedistributionSocial Policy

Impact: nationalconstructive