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.
The situation involved Hevia, who was the Agricultural Minister at a time of unrest in Havana against President Grau. The junta took action by demanding Grau's resignation and appointing Hevia as the new president.  Hevia initially refused to accept the position after witnessing the public's anger.