ES–25. Editorial Note
At 6:00 a.m. on October 26, 1960, a group of Salvadorans, civilian and military, claiming the constitutional right of insurrection and acting with the support of the armed forces, deposed the Government of President Lemus. A Junta, consisting of three military and three civilian members, assumed legislative and executive powers. In a bulletin issued on October 26, the Junta announced that the Constitution and laws remained in effect; guaranteed the rights of citizens; and promised to hold free elections. (Telegram 220 from San Salvador, October 27, 1960; 716.00/10–2760)
Newly appointed Salvadoran Foreign Minister Rolando Déneke wrote to Ambassador Kalijarvi on October 27, referring to the over-throw of the Lemus government and stating that the Junta wished to maintain very close and cordial relations with the United States Government. (Note quoted in telegram 222 from San Salvador, October 27, 1960; 716.00/10–2760)