José Miguel de Velasco Franco was the first President of Bolivia, serving from 1825 to 1828. He was a prominent figure in the Bolivian War of Independence and played a key role in the establishment of the republic. Velasco was born in Santa Cruz de la Sierra in 1795. He came from a wealthy and influential family, and he received a good education. He studied law at the University of San Francisco...
Bolivia’s Presidential Genesis: The First to Lead
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