Government Instability (1930-1976)

Throughout the history of Argentina there have been many random power shifts that create a political instability. Irregular shifts of power from democracy to authoritarian rule and vice versa have embodied Argentina’s political history over the last century. This is due to the fact that the military routinely overthrew civilian governments. The military has overthrown presidents in 1930, 1943, 1955, and 1976. Furthermore, the period lasting from the 1950s until the early 1970s suffered continual transitions of power from military to civilian rule and culminated with widespread guerrilla activity. President Leopoldo Galtieri instigated an invasion of the Falkland Islands in 1982 with the purpose of drawing the nation's attention away from domestic turmoil and concentrating focus on foreign affairs. This was a political move with grave repercussions.
President Leopoldo Galtieri

Following this failed diversionary tactic, the public heaped blame upon the military, further worsening their views of the government and its armed forces. Throughout the years of Argentine history there have been many revolts from civilians in order for them to express their discontent. The angry people made the instability greaten because the government was forced to go with the people’s will. Even in the past years, violent revolts and protests have propagated Argentina's history. For example, in December 2001 violent riots took place due to President Fernando de la Rua freezing bank accounts in order to pay of the country’s debt. This resulted in many dissenters going on a rampage, and caused Argentina to go through three presidents in a month.

Fernando de la Rua