Agustín Pedro Justo Rolón was the president of Argentina from 1932 to 1938, during the Infamous Decade. Justo took part in the coup of 1930, becoming president two years later thanks to widespread ele
Justo, c. 1932–1938
The Infamous Decade was a period in Argentine history that began with the 1930 coup d'état against President Hipólito Yrigoyen. This decade was marked on one hand by significant rural exodus, with man
Agustín Pedro Justo
…Agustín Pedro Justo Rolón (26 February 1876 – 11 January 1943) was the president of Argentina from 1932 to 1938, during the Infamous Decade. Justo took part in the coup of 1930, becoming president two years later thanks to widespread electoral fraud. His presidency was part of the period…
The Coup d'état of September 6, 1930
Alvear was the leader of radicalism during the Infamous Decade, and for this reason he was imprisoned on Martín García Island.
A mounted police officer chases supporters of radicalism.
President Roberto M. Ortiz, of the Antipersonalist Radical Civic Union, was prevented from exercising the presidency from 1940 due to the diabetes he suffered from, dying in 1942 before completing his term.