Argentina 1955: The Night Bombs Fell on Plaza de Mayo

On June 16, 1955, Argentine navy and air force planes bombed Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires, killing over 300 civilians in an attempt to assassinate Juan Perón. This episode untangles the web of military conspiracy, the role of the Catholic Church, and the aftermath that set the stage for the Revolución Libertadora later that year. We explore why the bombers targeted the city center during a Corpus Christi procession, how the government suppressed the news, and how this violent day radicalized both Peronists and anti-Peronists. Featuring key figures like Vice Admiral Isaac Rojas, General Eduardo Lonardi, and the shadowy Catholic nationalist groups that supported the coup. A turning point that shattered Argentina's political peace and foreshadowed decades of instability.

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