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Article: Argentina, Intelligence and Security
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Argentina, Intelligence and Security
Since gaining its independence from Spain in 1816, Argentina has struggled to maintain stable, democratic rule.
Conflict between the military and government factions is endemic. In 1946, the election of President Juan Domingo Peron began a period of authoritarian rule and heightened tensions between military and civilian forces. A military junta overthrew the government again in 1976. Both regimes employed civilian and military intelligence agencies in domestic espionage against Argentinean citizens and persecuted political dissidents. Democratic rule was restored in 1983. The new government overhauled government structure, separating civilian ...