The Siles presidency was short and marred by disagreements with the powerful Commander of the Armed Forces, General Alfredo Ovando. The latter harbored ambitions to become president in 1970, when he was projected to run as Barrientos' successor.
The Siles presidency was brief and fraught with conflicts with General Alfredo Ovando, the Commander of the Armed Forces. The latter harbored ambitions to become president in 1970, when he was anticipated to succeed Barrientos.