Junta of Government (El Salvador)

The Junta of Government was a military junta established by Salvadoran military officers on 26 October 1960 after a coup d'état toppled President José María Lemus.

On 26 October 1960, the Armed Forces of El Salvador overthrew President José María Lemus and established a military junta.

The junta claimed its purpose was to enforce the 1950 Salvadoran Constitution and to mediate genuine presidential elections.

The Civic-Military Directory was established in its place by military officers.

The junta was led by three civilians and three military officers:[2] This El Salvador–related article is a stub.