David Toro

President of Bolivia

24 June 1898 Sucre, Bolivia

25 July 1977(1977-07-25) (79) Santiago, Chile

22 May 1936 – 13 July 1937

This article includes a list of references, related reading or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations. (January 2013 ) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) 35th President of Bolivia In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Toro and the second or maternal family name is Ruilova. José David Toro Ruilova (24 June 1898 in Sucre – 25 July 1977 in Santiago de Chile) was a colonel in the Bolivian army and member of the High Command during the Chaco War (1932–35) who served as the de facto 35th President of Bolivia from 1936 to 1937. He was one of the leaders of the coup that deposed President Salamanca in November, 1934 and became President of the Republic in May 1936 as a result of a military uprising headed by his friend and comrade, Major Germán Busch.