Junta of Commanders of the Armed Forces 1981 (Bolivia) facts for kids

The Junta of Commanders of the Armed Forces was a group of military leaders who briefly ruled Bolivia in 1981. This group included General Waldo Bernal Pereira from the Air Force, General Celso Torrelio from the Army, and Rear Admiral Óscar Jaime Pammo from the Navy. They took control after President Luis García Meza Tejada left office.

Bolivia's Short-Lived Military Rule in 1981

What Was the Junta?

A military junta is when a country's military leaders take charge of the government. This group of commanders led Bolivia for a short time. They were in power from August 4, 1981, until September 4, 1981.

The Leaders of the Junta

The three main leaders were:

• General Waldo Bernal Pereira, who was the Commander of the Bolivian Air Force.
• General Celso Torrelio, who was a General in the Bolivian Army.
• Óscar Jaime Pammo, who was a Rear Admiral in the Bolivian Navy.

These three military leaders worked together to govern the country.

The End of the Junta

After just one month, the Junta of Commanders of the Armed Forces was dissolved. General Celso Torrelio then became the new President of Bolivia. He continued to lead the country until July 21, 1982.