The 1955 Revolución Libertadora: Overthrowing Perón

In 1955, Argentina's military overthrew Juan Domingo Perón in a coup known as the Revolución Libertadora. This episode explores the events leading up to the uprising, from the bombing of Plaza de Mayo in June to the final ouster in September. Lucas and Luna discuss key figures like Eduardo Lonardi, Pedro Eugenio Aramburu, and Isaac Rojas, and the role of the Catholic Church and navy. They examine the violent clashes, the iconic burning of Perón's effigy, and the subsequent proscription of Peronism. The episode also touches on the legacy of the coup, including the persecution of Peronist loyalists and the long-term political instability that followed. For listeners who know Perón's first presidency, this episode fills in the dramatic end.

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