José Tadeo Monagas assumed power in 1868 and governed until his death the same year.[2]
Guillermo Tell Villegas assumed office in 1868; Juan Pablo Rojas Paúl served as his Minister of Foreign Affairs,[3] and Mateo Guerra Marcano was Minister of Interior and Justice.[4]
Finally, in 1869, José Ruperto Monagas assumed the presidency, governing until he was overthrown in 1870.[2]
Domestic policy
José Ruperto Monagas
Judicial policy
In 1869, the Lincheros were created, an armed group secretly organized by the government of José Ruperto Monagas to intimidate and persecute members of the opposition.[5]