Summary of SUCEDIÓ EN EL PERÚ - Augusto B. Leguía 2/5

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The video discusses the life and presidency of Augusto B. Leguía, who was known for his liberal and progressive policies during the early years of the Peruvian government. However, his rule was soon marked by authoritarianism and he was elected to office via an autocratic process in 1919. He was re-elected in 1924, but his continued tenure was opposed by various groups, including the indigenists, the trade unionists, and the old-time peasants. One of Leguía's main goals during this time was to build a modern country and he used the centenary of Peru's independence to pursue a number of ambitious projects, including the construction of roads. This led to protests from university students and government officials alike, and San Marcos University was closed for several months while the ministers of education and of government were removed from their posts.

• 00:00:00 Augusto B. Leguía was elected president of Peru in May 1909, after a group of insurgents led by a brother and two sons of Nicolás de Piérola seized government buildings violently. They took him through Lima's streets and led him to the Plaza de la Inquisición, where he resigned from the presidency. Leguía is most famous for his declaration, "El uno firmo", on May 29, 1909, which became known as "Día del Carácter". After his presidency, Leguía broke with the civilist movement and founded the Partido Constitucional Peruano (PCP), which aimed to return Peru to its traditional monarchical form of government. He was elected president again in 1913, and in 1919 he staged a coup d'état against President José Pardo. After the coup, he was proclaimed president by a national junta. Leguía's presidency was marked by significant territorial losses to neighboring countries. His administration was also plagued by political instability and allegations of corruption. He died in office in October 1919.
• 00:05:00 The video discusses the life and presidency of Augusto B. Leguía (1871-1924), who was known for his liberal and progressive policies during the early years of the Peruvian government. However, his rule was soon marked by authoritarianism and he was elected to office via an autocratic process in 1919. He was re-elected in 1924, but his continued tenure was opposed by various groups, including the indigenists, the trade unionists, and the old-time peasants. One of Leguía's main goals during this time was to build a modern country and he used the centenary of Peru's independence to pursue a number of ambitious projects, including the construction of roads. This led to protests from university students and government officials alike, and San Marcos University was closed for several months while the ministers of education and of government were removed from their posts. In 1921, Peru celebrated its centenary of independence and Leguía used the occasion to showcase his country's progress to the world. Major celebrations were held throughout the country and impressive public works were erected. Leguía used the centenary of Peru's independence to pursue a series of ambitious projects, including the construction of roads. This led to protests from university students and government officials alike
• 00:10:00 This video shares details on various public works that will improve Peru. For example, these projects will make Lima comparable to other Latin American capitals, and it will cost a lot of money. The video also discusses the celebration of Peru's 100th anniversary of independence in 1921, as well as the construction of Plaza San Martin and the Hotel Bolívar.