1968 Peruvian coup d'état

The 1968 Peruvian coup d'état took place during the first presidency of Fernando Belaúnde (1963–1968) as a result of political disputes becoming the norm, serious arguments between President Belaúnde and Congress, dominated by the APRA-UNO (Unión Nacional Odríista) coalition, and even clashes between the president and his own Acción Popular (Popular Action) party. Congress went on to censor several cabinets of the Belaúnde administration, and a general political instability was perceived. General Juan Velasco Alvarado led the coup.