Andrés Martínez Trueba

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Andrés Martínez Trueba (1874 - 1959) was a Uruguayan political figure.

Contents 1 Background 2 Earlier career 3 President of Uruguay 4 See also

[edit] Background

Martínez Trueba was born in Montevideo and grew up in the Peñarol area, graduating from university with a degree in pharmaceutical chemistry.

[edit] Earlier career

He pursued a career as an army officer, and was a member of the Colorado Party, which ruled Uruguay for long periods. His combined army and Colorado Party links may be said to anticipate the sizeable support by members of the Colorado Party for the civilian-military administration of 1973-1985.

[edit] President of Uruguay

He succeeded Luis Batlle as President of Uruguay from 1951 to 1955, as part of the Colorado Party. The Vice President of Uruguay during his period of office was Alfeo Brum, who had also served in that office under Luis Batlle Berres in his first term.

President Andrés Martínez Trueba was himself succeeded by Batlle on the latter’s return to the Presidential office.

[edit] See also

• Politics of Uruguay

Preceded by Luis Batlle

President of Uruguay 1951-1955

Succeeded by Luis Batlle