Argentina 1930s: The Década Infame and Electoral Fraud

In the wake of Argentina's 1930 military coup, a period known as the Década Infame (Infamous Decade) set in, marked by systemic electoral fraud, conservative restoration, and the rise of economic nationalism. This episode focuses on the mechanics of fraud during the 'patriotic fraud' era under President Agustín P. Justo, the role of the Concordancia coalition, and the dramatic 1937 presidential election that saw Roberto M. Ortiz triumph over former Radical Marcelo T. de Alvear. We explore how the Unión Cívica Radical (UCR) was systematically excluded from power, the violent repression of opposition, and the economic policies of Minister Federico Pinedo that aimed to navigate the Great Depression. Key events include the 1935 fraudulent elections in Buenos Aires province, the assassination of Radical senator Enzo Bordabehere on the Senate floor, and the rise of FORJA, a nationalist offshoot of the UCR. The episode also touches on cultural shifts, including the golden age of Argentine cinema, the tango's evolution, and the construction of the Buenos Aires Obelisk in 1936. This episode provides a deep dive into a decade that set the stage for the rise of Peronism.

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