Hevia was the Agricultural Minister when rioting broke out in Havana protest against the President Grau. The junta requested Grau's resignation and named Hevia as the new president. Hevia initially declined, after hearing the reaction of the mob.
Hevia was the Agricultural Minister when riots erupted in Havana against President Grau. The junta requested Grau's resignation and appointed Hevia as the new president. Hevia initially refused, after witnessing the mob's reaction.