Concept in Definition ABC

Known as one of the most significant social and political movements in Latin America and the most important in Argentina, Peronism can be defined as a complex phenomenon that combines elements of different ideological positions and creates its own to become an interesting reflection of a society as well complex.

What is and when does Peronism arise

The movement referred to in these words can easily identify with a particular person: Juan Domingo Perón, a military officer who led and presided over the country on three different occasions, although with prior participationpolitics before 1945. His governments occurred from 1946 to 1955 and then the third and last that began in 1973 and could not continue because the leader died a year later.

Peronism has a very recognizable beginning: that historic day when workers gathered from all over the city of Buenos Aires and the Buenos Aires suburbs spontaneously to the Plaza de Mayo to claim for the freedom of who would later become their maximum hero. This day, remembered as Loyalty Day, took place on October 17, 1945 and would be the one that would forever transform Argentine history.

Peronism and its main characteristics

Throughout its existence, Peronism has shown to have very dissimilar characteristics that depend on who leads and the historical context. However, the concept is usually applied to the first Perón presidencies in which there was a clear state interventionism in the economy which sought to direct its attention to areas that were just beginning to industrialize.

On the other hand, this historical movement sought to improve the quality of life of the working sectors to which many rights were recognized that until now did not exist, in addition to the stimulation of internal consumption. In addition, it sought to control prices and large economic interests by creating institutions that, directed by the State, ensure minimum prices of different products, at the same time that numerous Business.

Criticism of Peronism and its legacy

Among the main criticisms of this movement is its populist and perhaps authoritarian attitudes. For many thinkers, Peronism has always represented a political party vertical type in which the leader (either Perón or whoever continued him) concentrated power and organized the different allies according to a constant exchange of benefits.

However, it is undeniable that to this day this movement continues to generate sympathy and support in much of the community. population Argentina that feels identified with its figures and with the ideals of social justice, equality and sovereignty.

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