Carlos Blanco Galindo

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Carlos Blanco Galindo (born in Cochabamba, Bolivia, on March 12, 1882; died in Cochabamba on October 2, 1946) served as caretaker President of Bolivia between June of 1930 and March of 1931.

A career military officer, Blanco Galindo was one of the leaders of the insurrection that toppled from power Hernando Siles Reyes, who had attempted to extend his term in office in view of the grave challenges posed by the onset of the Great Depression and other looming political crises. Unable to impose his will, Siles resigned and left his cabinet collectively in charge; it was this "Silista" cabinet that was, in fact, overthrown by the coup led by Blanco Galindo (in alliance with the parties opposed to Siles) in late June, 1930.

Blanco Galindo's term was rather simple, easy, and short. His main task was to call new elections, which took place within 7 months of his swearing-in. In every other matter, he seemed to defer to his rather capable Cabinet, led by Daniel Sánchez Bustamante (1871-1933). Upon the election, and assumption of office, of Daniel Salamanca, General Blanco was named Ambassador to Uruguay, but returned briefly to the active service upon the eruption of the Chaco War with Paraguay (1932-35). He would later write a number of books.

General Blanco Galindo died in Cochabamba in October, 1946.

Preceded by Hernando Siles Reyes

President of Bolivia 1930–1931

Succeeded by Daniel Salamanca