The Evolution of the Political Role of the Peruvian Military

The following description and analysis of the role of the military in the Peruvian political system and its development from independence to the most recent military supplanting of a civilian government in 1968 should serve a twofold purpose: first, to provide information necessary to the understand...

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Published in:Journal of inter-American studies and world affairs 1970-10, Vol.12 (4), p.539-564
Main Author: Rozman, Stephen L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Armed forces
Armies
Civilian personnel
Juntas
Latin American politics
Militarism
Political elections
Political parties
Presidential elections
Voter fraud
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Summary:The following description and analysis of the role of the military in the Peruvian political system and its development from independence to the most recent military supplanting of a civilian government in 1968 should serve a twofold purpose: first, to provide information necessary to the understanding of Peruvian political development; and second, to manifest the claims and demands of a politically relevant (institutional) interest group and its manner of satisfying them. During the course of this article, it should become evident to the reader that it would be impossible to offer even the most general history of Peruvian political development without giving considerable attention to the role of both military personalities and the military as an institution. It is the author's contention that the evolution of the Peruvian military's political role may be divided into nine phases, each with significance for the country's political system.
ISSN:0022-1937
2162-2736
DOI:10.2307/174827