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Pacificación, una meta argentina
This article reflects a prevailing notion that with Peron exiled, and Peronism proscribed, the best route for the new government is to move forward through leniency. It also quotes Eduardo Lonardi, who said that in the new Argentina "(no hay) ni…
Perón en moto, 1954
President Juan Perón was an avid sportsman (or at least this was the image he wanted to present to the public) and was especially fond of automobile and motorcycle racing. In this 1954 picture, Perón poses with his motorcycle "Velocette." [Image…
Petition requesting the presence of high-ranking government directors, from various state agencies, as "honrary officials" in the children and youth tournaments.
In this particular petition, the Eva Peron Foundation asks for the presence of key government officials as honorary officials in the "Juegos Infantiles Eva Peron" and "Juegos Juveniles Juan Peron."
Politicians and club officials in attendance at a game between Boca Juniors and River Plate, 1937
Photograph of the viewing stands for special guests. The "palco oficial" usually welcomed dignataries, public officials, and leaders of the various club associations and AFA. This image is from a match between River Plate and Boca Juniors that took…
Porqué es México sede del mundial
Having lost the rights to host the World Cup in 1962 and again in 1970, the article blames incapable officials who could not secure the necessary votes and a "done deal" by FIFA members before the vote. But, the article also mentions the possible…
Queridos muchachos:
This letter is aimed at the actual athletes participating in the sports tournament, linking their efforts and athleticism to the greater pride and success of Argentina.
Queridos Pibes:
This brief letter to sportsmen, or pibes, is aimed at connecting sports to nationalism and honoring Eva Peron.
Reiteró el Doctor Frondizi que llamará a colaborar a todos los argentinos
Frondizi's call for national unity and respect for all Argentines is a subtle nod to Peronists, and against those who continue to feel that Peronism should be proscribed.
Señor Presidente: ¿Qué piensa hacer por el deporte?
politics and sports in the pages of El Grafico before the Presidential election in 1963 (post-Frondizi)
Soluciones inmediatas para los problemas urgentes
The article tries to signal out several areas of improvement (capital, infrastructure, a conducive political environment) that would help Argentine industry improve--although industry is heavily weighted towards agricultural goods, namely beef.
Transcendental reunión con Illia
The government encourages River to move forward with public works projects that will employ workers and stimulate the economy, while River officials seek a return to government funding of sports (La Ley del Deporte).
Tres cartas que ponen sobre la mesa
Interesting to see the concerns of the exiled leader, and his literary supporter, printed in their (seeminlgy) entirety. They cite the instability of Frondizi's political position, particularly if he seems to acquiese to foreign investors and thus…
Un Frondizi distinto
Frondizi re-enters the political stage with Illia in office.
Un joven crack (nuestros jóvenes contestan)
As part of a series on Argentina's youth, Mundo Argentino interviews an up-and-coming fútbol player on a wide range of topics, including his views on Peronism and the current socio-political climate in Argentina. Worth a read for the honesty of the…
Un nuevo presidente argentino
The magazine labels Frondizi an enigma, and tries to explain Argentina's new president and governing philosophy to foreign readers.
Un programa nacional para la industria argentina
This piece examines the need for Argentina to sustain economic growth through a mixed economy that has the support of a democratic government. Another example of ideas of desarrolismo that held sway before Frondizi's election as President