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Ricardo Obregón Cano
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| 53rd Governor of Córdoba | |
| In office 25 May 1973 – 28 February 1974 |
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| Vice Governor | Hipólito Atilio López |
| Preceded by | Helvio Guozden |
| Succeeded by | Mario Agodino |
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| Born | April 4, 1917 Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina |
| Died | June 19, 2016 (aged 99) |
| Political party | Peronist |
| Profession | Dentist |
Ricardo Obregón Cano (born April 4, 1917 – died June 19, 2016) was an Argentine politician. He belonged to the Justicialist Party. Born in Río Cuarto, Córdoba, he served as the Governor of Córdoba. His time as governor was from May 25, 1973, to February 28, 1974. He was a Peronist leader who was removed from office by a police action in 1974. This action was later supported by Juan Perón.
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Becoming Governor of Córdoba
Ricardo Obregón Cano was a Peronist leader. He was close to Héctor José Cámpora, who was a key figure for Juan Perón. Obregón Cano was chosen to run for governor by the Peronist party, called Frente Justicialista de Liberación Nacional (FREJULI).
He won the election in March 1973 with 53.3% of the votes. His vice-governor was Atilio Lopez. This victory was seen as a win for the more left-leaning Peronists.
Forming Alliances
Even though his party had support from groups like the Peronist Youth and the Montoneros, Obregón Cano also worked with other political parties. He made agreements with the Radical Civic Union (UCR) and some Christian Democrats.
He even appointed people from outside the Peronist movement to his government. This included members from the UCR and the Christian Democratic Party. For example, José Antonio Allende, a Christian Democrat, became a national senator for FREJULI.
This approach meant that Obregón Cano's government faced challenges. Both the revolutionary Peronist left and the more traditional Peronist right opposed him.
Challenges During His Term
During his time as governor, there were many daily protests in Córdoba. These were organized by young Peronists who wanted social change. They saw the return of Perón as a chance for a new beginning after years of military rule.
At the same time, there were conflicts within the labor unions. Different groups wanted control of the main union, the CGT. These conflicts sometimes led to violence, like bombings against union offices.
After Héctor Cámpora resigned as President in June 1973, the more traditional Peronist groups became stronger. These union conflicts were supposed to be resolved at a meeting on February 28, 1974. However, that same day, a police coup happened against Obregón Cano.
Ricardo Obregón Cano began to lose support from Juan Perón. This was because the right-wing Peronist groups were gaining more power. On February 28, 1974, Obregón Cano was removed from office in a police action. This event is known as the navarrazo.
The coup was led by the province's police chief, Antonio Navarro. After the coup, his vice-governor, Atilio Lopez, was killed. Juan Perón supported this change in leadership.
Some groups, like the Montoneros in Cordoba, wanted Obregón Cano to return. However, they also criticized him for not relying more on public support. Obregón Cano was replaced by Mario Agodino. After this, Obregón Cano joined the Authentic Peronist Party, a group that broke away from the Justicialist Party.
Later Life and Passing
In 1985, after Argentina returned to civilian rule, Obregón Cano faced legal charges. He was accused of being involved with the Montoneros. He was sentenced to ten years in prison. He was held in Devoto Prison, the same place where some military generals were kept after their trials.
Obregón Cano was released from prison in 1989. He lived to be 99 years old and passed away on June 19, 2016.
See also
- Center Region (Argentina) (agreement signed with other governors)
In Spanish: Ricardo Obregón Cano para niños
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| Preceded by Helvio Guozden |
Governor of Córdoba 1973–1974 |
Succeeded by Mario Agodino |
