Peruvian Military Junta of 1968-1980 Peruvian Military Junta of 1968-1980 The Peruvian Military Junta of 1968–1980 or Revolutionary Government of the Armed Forces was a far left wing Military junta in Peru. The Revolutionary Government of the Armed Forces was led by Juan Velasco Alvarado. in 1968 the "Ejército del Perú" led by Juan Velasco Alvarado led a Coup d'etat against President Fernando Belaunde's government. The end result was that Velasco's forces took power in 1968 and shifted more to a soviet style dictatorship. The coup leaders named their administration the Revolutionary Government of the Armed Forces, with Velasco at its helm as President. Velasco's
Juan Bautista Alvarado a new flag—a single red star on a white background, but neither were used after Alvarado made peace with Mexico. Alvarado, at age 27, was then appointed governor, but the city council of Los Angeles protested. Alvarado, Castro, and Graham went south and negotiated a compromise after three months, avoiding a civil war. However, the city council of San Diego then voiced its disagreement with Alvarado's revolt. This time, the Mexican government was involved and there were rumors that the Mexican Army was ready to step in. Alvarado was able to negotiate another compromise to keep the peace. Mexico reneged