Argentina 1946: The Transit Strike That Forged Perón's Power

In January 1946, just weeks before Argentina's presidential election, a transit strike in Buenos Aires became the crucible that forged Juan Domingo Perón's path to power. This episode explores how Perón, then Secretary of Labor, orchestrated a showdown with the city's bus and tram companies, winning over the descamisados and cementing his alliance with the unions. We examine the strike's leaders, the role of Eva Duarte, and how the conflict exposed the deep class divisions that Perón would exploit. Drawing on police reports, newspaper accounts, and union records, we show how a seemingly local labor dispute became a national political earthquake that shaped Argentina for decades. This is the untold story of the transit strike that made Perón president.

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