About
The President of Nicaragua for a month in 1947, he assumed office in an election that many believed to be rigged because the dictator Anastasio Somoza García wanted to remain Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard.
Before Fame
He was part of the Constitutionalist War of 1926 and held many offices, including Minister of Public Education, Interior and Foreign Affairs.
Trivia
He fled to Mexico after being ousted by Somoza, though he hadn't officially resigned from office.
Family Life
He was related to the 63rd President of Nicaragua through his cousin's marriage.
Associated With
He and Daniel Ortega both served as President of Nicaragua, though Barreto's term was significantly shorter.
