Argentina's 1943 Revolution: The Origins of Peronism

In June 1943, a group of nationalist army officers overthrew Argentina's conservative government in a coup that would reshape the nation. This episode traces the GOU's rise, the role of figures like Pedro Pablo Ramírez and Edelmiro Farrell, and the unexpected ascent of Colonel Juan Perón from obscure labor official to vice president by 1944. We explore the coup's causes—fraud, corruption, and the 'Década Infame'—and how Perón used his position in the Labor Secretariat to build a coalition with workers, setting the stage for his 1946 election. Highlights include the 'loyalty of the descamisados', the October 17, 1945 mobilization, and the internal tensions within the military regime. A fresh angle on Peronism's origins, distinct from prior episodes on Perón's later rule and Eva's foundation.

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