General Videla Part 2: Mr Clean’s Dirty War
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The Rise of Mr. Clean: Military Rule and Public Support
This chapter explores Argentina's political upheaval surrounding General Videla's rise to power in 1976, examining the surprising public and labor union support for the military coup. It contrasts Videla's early image as a 'Mr. Clean' leader with the oppressive realities of his regime and the geopolitical implications of U.S. backing during the Cold War.
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