Zenón Noriega Agüero
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| Zenón Noriega Agüero | |
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On 1950, Noriega was appointed to lead the Interim "Presidency of the Government Junta"
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| In office June 1, 1950 – July 28, 1950 |
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| Preceded by | Manuel A. Odría |
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| Succeeded by | Manuel A. Odría |
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| Born | July 12, 1900 Cajamarca |
| Died | May 7, 1957 Lima |
Zenón Noriega Agüero (July 12, 1900–May 7, 1957) was a Peruvian army general who formally was president of a military Junta for two months in 1950.
[edit] Biography
Noriega was born in Cajamarca in 1900. He served as Manuel A. Odría's since Odría took power in a military coup in 1948. On June 1st, 1950, Odría formally stepped down as president in order to pursue his candidacy in a presidential election in which he would be the only candidate. Noriega became president of the Junta until July 28, when Odría resumed power. Political historians coincide that he Noriega did not rule on his own but followed Odría's commands.
In 1955, Noriega planned a coup d`etat to replace Odría, but the plan was detected. Noriega was imprisoned and died in 1957.
[edit] External link in Spanish
Speech to the Peruvian Congress on July 28th, 1950
| Preceded by: Manuel A. Odría |
President of Peru 1950 |
Succeeded by: Manuel A. Odría |
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