Argentina's 1930 Coup: The Fall of Hipólito Yrigoyen

In 1930, Argentina's democracy was shattered by a military coup that ousted the aging President Hipólito Yrigoyen. This episode explores the events leading up to the coup, including the Great Depression's impact on Argentina's economy, Yrigoyen's declining health and political missteps, and the role of nationalist factions like the Liga Patriótica Argentina. We delve into the coup itself, led by General José Félix Uriburu, and the establishment of the 'Década Infame' — a decade of electoral fraud and conservative rule. We also examine the immediate aftermath, including the imprisonment of Yrigoyen and the suppression of opposition, and reflect on how this coup set a precedent for military intervention in Argentine politics that would echo for decades.

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