René Barrientos Ortuño

René Barrientos Ortuño was a Bolivian military officer and politician who served as the President of Bolivia from 1964 until his death in 1969. Known for his authoritarian rule, Barrientos was heavily criticized for his repressive policies against labor movements, particularly during the tumultuous period of the 1960s when Bolivia faced significant social unrest, including uprisings among miners. His government was marked by military interventions and significant violence against those opposing his regime.