José Carrasco Torrico

José Carrasco Torrico (4 November 1863 – 24 May 1921) was a Bolivian lawyer, journalist and politician who served as the 19th Vice President of Bolivia from 1913 to 1917. He served as second vice president alongside first vice president Juan Misael Saracho during the second administration of Ismael Montes.[1]

José Carrasco Torrico
19th Vice President of Bolivia
Second Vice President
In office 14 August 1913 – 15 August 1917 Serving with Juan Misael Saracho
President	Ismael Montes
Preceded by	Juan Misael Saracho
Succeeded by	José Santos Quinteros
Personal details
Born	4 November 1863 Totora, Bolivia
Died	24 May 1921 (aged 57) La Paz, Bolivia
Political party	Liberal
Alma mater	University of San Simón

Biography

José Carrasco Torrico was born on 4 November 1863 in Totora. He studied law at the University of San Simón, graduating in 1885. He was Dean of the Faculty of Law of said university. Much of his life was devoted to journalism as director-founder of "El Comercio" of Cochabamba and "El Diario" of La Paz.

He became an important member of the Liberal Party, entering Congress as a Deputy from 1888 to 1889. He held a long public life, being elected Senior Officer of the Ministry of War in 1899, Prefect of the department of Oruro in 1900, Senator between 1904 and 1909, and Deputy in 1910. In 1913, he was elected second vice president during the second administration of Ismael Montes.[2]

He died in La Paz on 24 May 1921.

References

1. "Bolivia: Ley de 13 de agosto de 1913". www.lexivox.org. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
2. "1913-1917 José Carrasco Torrico - Vicepresidencia del Estado". web.archive.org. 21 June 2013. Retrieved 22 November 2020.