Which Liberal president, elected in 1930, ended almost half a century of Conservative governments?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Enrique Olaya Herrera
- Step 1: The Conservatives had governed since the 1880s. Step 2. Olaya Herrera took office in 1930, and Lopez Pumarejo followed in 1934. Answer: Enrique Olaya Herrera. Why not the others: Lopez Pumarejo came later, Rojas Pinilla ruled in the 1950s and Lleras Camargo in 1958.
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