2024-06-29 - 50 years ago - Isabel Perón Takes Office as Argentine President

After the death of her husband Juan Perón, Isabel Martínez de Perón became the first female president of Argentina. She took office 50 years ago on 29.06.1974. However, her presidency only lasted 2 years. During this time, the country was characterized by political tension and an economic crisis, which ultimately led to a military coup. Péron was taken into exile with the words "Ma'am, you are under arrest".