VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > D. Latin America, 1945–2000 > 2. South America, 1945–2000 > a. Argentina > 1956–59
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1956–59
 
In spite of repression, a Peronist resistance emerged, especially in union organizations such as the CGT, which remained predominantly loyal to the deposed president.  1
 
1956, June 10
 
Government forces smashed a Peronist revolt. In the aftermath, 40 of the rebels were executed.  2
 
1957, Sept. 24
 
The constituent assembly voted to restore the 1853 constitution.  3
 
1958, Feb. 22
 
After negotiating with Perón to gain the votes of his 2 million supporters, ARTURO FRONDIZI was elected president.  4
 
1962, Feb. 8
 
The government severed diplomatic ties with Cuba.  5
 
March 18
 
Peronist parties polled 35 percent of the votes and won ten governorships. This brought to a head the growing dissatisfaction with Pres. Frondizi's moderation and his encouragement of foreign investments.  6
 
March 28
 
Military leaders deposed Pres. Frondizi; on March 30 president of the Senate José María Guido became Argentine president with the endorsement of the armed services.  7
 
April 24–25
 
Under pressure from some extreme anti-Peronist military leaders, Guido nullified the recent provincial and legislative elections, and established rule by decree.  8
 
July 24
 
The government issued four decrees banning the Peronist and Communist Parties and providing controls for the internal affairs of all parties.  9
 
Sept. 6
 
Pres. Guido dissolved the rump congress and signed a decree scheduling presidential and congressional elections for Oct. 27, 1963.  10
 
Sept. 18
 
Dismissal by war secretary of three generals sparked an army revolt that led to the seizure of Buenos Aires on Sept. 23.  11
 
 
 
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