Ecuadorian Military Junta of 1963 facts for kids
The Military Junta of 1963 (also known as the Junta Militar del 63 in Spanish) was a group of military leaders who took control of the government in Ecuador. This military government ruled the country from 1963 to 1966. Its main members were Admiral Ramón Castro Jijón, General Marcos Gándara Enríquez, General Luis Cabrera Sevilla, and General Guillermo Freile Posso.
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Ecuador's Military Junta of 1963
The Military Junta of 1963 took power by removing the elected president, Carlos Julio Arosemena Monroy. President Arosemena was removed because he supported the ideas of Fidel Castro from Cuba. This caused problems between him and Ecuador's Congress and the Armed Forces.
Why Did the Junta Take Over?
The military leaders who formed the junta were against the Cuban Revolution and Fidel Castro's political ideas. They believed President Arosemena's support for these ideas was a threat to Ecuador. So, they decided to take control of the government to change the country's direction.
What Did the Junta Do?
The Military Junta, made up of four military officers, brought about some important changes in Ecuador. Many people praised them for these new ideas and reforms. However, the junta was also criticized for being very strict and controlling. They limited people's freedoms and used strong measures to keep order. This period in Ecuador's history shows how a military group can take charge and try to change a country, facing both support and criticism.
See also
- 1966 Ecuadorian Constitutional Assembly election
In Spanish: Junta Militar de Ecuador 1963-1966 para niños
