General elections were held in

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on 9 June 1963 to elect the

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and both houses of the

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after the results of the

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were annulled following a military coup.

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(2005) ''Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume II'', p454 Supported by Popular Action and the

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won the presidential election with 39% of the vote, whilst the

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emerged as the largest party in both houses of Congress. Following a coup on 3 October 1968, no further elections were held until a Constituent Assembly was elected in

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Results

President

Senate

Chamber of Deputies

References

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