A 1962 military coup ended a chaotic constitutional crisis for Argentina's president
A high-stakes constitutional crisis in Argentina ended abruptly in 1962 when military leaders ousted President Arturo Frondizi, highlighting the volatile struggle between civilian governance and military influence in South America.
President Arturo Frondizi found himself trapped in a political minefield in March 1962 after allowing Peronist candidates to participate in local elections. When the Peronists won significant victories, the military demanded the results be overturned. Frondizi refused to resign, leading to a chaotic eleven-day standoff that paralyzed the nation's government.
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