5. Populist leader: Juan Perón
This page examines the rise and rule of Juan Perón who was elected President of Argentina three times. Alongside his wife, Eva, he created a controversial political movement known as Peronism which has influenced Argentine politics since the 1940s.Guiding questions:What long-term factors led to Perón"s rise to power?What were the short-term factors leading to Perón"s election as President?