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Peron and Vargas (Rise to Power (Peron built a career in the army since…
Peron and Vargas
Rise to Power
Peron built a career in the army since the age of 16. In 1943, he was a leader of a group of military conspirators that overthrew Argentina’s civilian government. He then went on to become secretary of labor and social welfare, and this is where he started his political supporting. By 1945, he was also vice president and minister of war in the military regime.
Government took control over unions, suppressed news papers and jailed opposition leaders, this helped to give Peron even more of an audience.
Peron focused on the middle class, and helped them to develop a sense on nationalism. They sought solutions to their country's problems through industrialization and modernization.
Peron's charismatic personality also helped him to build his supporting. Also the assistance of his wife Eva helped him to gain popularity since she was a huge advocate for the people and she also served as a represent for the women, which was an advantage for Peron
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Consolidation of Power
Once again Peron's charismatic character and behavior toward the lower and middle class had created a huge support group for himself. This was because he helped them to increase the minimum wage, and working conditions while he was the minister of labor. Peron also increased the national income which promoted industrialization. He also continued his support for women which was a major contribution for his maintenance of power
Style and policies
Peron focused on reshaping the country, and he did so by bringing the needs of the industrial workers to attention, he gave them many benefits in hope that this will help the country as a whole to become more independent. Peron also nationalized the railroads and other utilities. He dictated the political life of the country through his commands of the army, and he was able to keep them happy through his commitment to industrialization. Peron also created a 5 year plan to expand agricultural production and not rely on outside nations.
Fall of Peron
The origins of Peron's downfall was rooted in the death of his wife Eva, in 1952. This is because Eva was a major contribution towards Peron's support system and she offered a voice to the lower working class as well as many others. Peron also had to fix the major inflation which Argentina had been facing. Another reason for Peron's downfall was due to his decisions in regards to legalizing divorce, and prostitution. Peron eventually resigned due to the lack of support from his people
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