Venezuelan Presidencies and Politics: 1878-1899

Interim Government: José Gregorio Valera (1878-1879)

The death of President Linares Alcántara did not prevent the assembly, which the deceased magistrate had called, from meeting in session on December 11, 1878.

Guzmán Blanco's Quinquennium (1879-1884)

The Guzmancista government during the Quinquennium (1879 to 1884): The Reivindicadora Revolution initially had fleeting demands but achieved great success, soon becoming dominant over Caracas.

Joaquín Crespo's First Term (1884-1886)

Constitutional government of General Joaquín Crespo (1884 to 1886): The Federal Council, following recommendations from President Guzmán Blanco, chose General Joaquín Crespo as President of the Republic for the period between 1884 and 1886.

Guzmán Blanco's Acclamation (1886-1888)

The Guzmancista Acclamation government (1886 to 1888): Political events and turmoil reinforced the position of the press, which actively participated in politics and conducted continuous propaganda favoring the return of Guzmán Blanco to power.

Juan Pablo Rojas Paúl's Presidency (1888-1890)

Constitutional government of Dr. Juan Pablo Rojas Paúl (1888 to 1890): Political interests at the time viewed the candidacy of Dr. Rojas Paúl as the best option for the country's highest office.

Raimundo Andueza Palacio's Term (1890-1892)

Constitutional government of Dr. Raimundo Andueza Palacio (1890 to 1892): On March 19, with his inauguration into the high office, President Andueza Palacio began his two-year government term as established by the constitution in force at the time.

Joaquín Crespo's Second Term (1892-1898)

Government of General Joaquín Crespo (1892 to 1898): The political situation in the country became intolerable. The government headed by Dr. Guillermo Tell Villegas proved unable to resolve the situation and major problems.

Ignacio Andrade's Presidency (1898-1899)

Constitutional government of General Ignacio Andrade (1898 to 1899): On February 1, 1898, General Andrade took office as President of the United States of Venezuela. His promotion to the country's executive resulted from interference by President Crespo in the vote counting results.

The Restorative Revolution's Context

The Restorative Revolution in the national political scene: The ambition of leaders has been a determining factor in most revolutions that have occurred in Venezuela throughout different periods of its history.