VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > D. Latin America, 1945–2000 > 2. South America, 1945–2000 > a. Argentina > 1962–66
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1962–66
 
Emergence of Augusto Vandor as leader of the CGT's 62 Peronist unions. Vandorism was characterized by a more conciliatory attitude toward government and management; unions were integrated into the system and became more bureaucratic and authoritarian.  1
 
1963, May 12
 
Eleven cabinet members resigned in protest against the interior minister's demand for authority to purge Peronists. The minister resigned on May 13.  2
 
May 17
 
A presidential order forbade the Unión Popular Party (Peronist front) to nominate candidates for the presidency or governorships; it could seek only legislative posts.  3
 
July 7
 
Dr. Arturo Illia and his Popular Radical Party won power in presidential elections with a mere 25 percent of the popular vote.  4
 
 
 
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