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| - When the Great Depression set on in 1930, Argentina's formerly prosperous economy neared collapse. Jose Uriburu, an ambitious general took control. He ordered a complete militarization of Argentina's economy. However, Uriburu died only two years into his presidency. Socialist forces quickly mobilized and established Arturo Jauretche as President. Attempting to boost low employment rates and lower the number of impoverished Argentinians, Jaurethce expanded the Argentinian government, nationalized certain industries, and sought close ties with the worlds' single communist nation, the German People's Republic. The alliance was formalized in the Treaty of Munich. This alliance was encouraged by the large German population in Argentina, and German agents in Argentina who sought to promote world
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| - When the Great Depression set on in 1930, Argentina's formerly prosperous economy neared collapse. Jose Uriburu, an ambitious general took control. He ordered a complete militarization of Argentina's economy. However, Uriburu died only two years into his presidency. Socialist forces quickly mobilized and established Arturo Jauretche as President. Attempting to boost low employment rates and lower the number of impoverished Argentinians, Jaurethce expanded the Argentinian government, nationalized certain industries, and sought close ties with the worlds' single communist nation, the German People's Republic. The alliance was formalized in the Treaty of Munich. This alliance was encouraged by the large German population in Argentina, and German agents in Argentina who sought to promote world socialism. The Americans and the British who dominated the Western Hemisphere were blamed for the depression, and Jauretche's government hosted the rebel Latin American Union, who sought independence from the U.S. Arms were produced to be shipped to the rebels. Although Jauretche's government fell in 1936, this funding of rebels and friendship with Germany would continue. The United States and Britain were increasingly vilified in Argentinian culture. As the U.S had occupied Central America, and occasionally threatened to expand southwards, America was viewed as a villainous aggressor. American companies attempting to expand into Argentina were subject to high tariffs and limiting laws, resulting in a withdrawal of U.S interests from Argentina. Additionally, since the assassination of US Secretary of State Henry Stimson in Argentina by Italian anarchist Severino Di Giovanni in 1928; relations with the U.S had been strained. The Latin American Union rebels set their government in exile in Buenos Aires. As such, many Argentinians joined their cause, and served as LAU volunteers abroad. Relations with the U.S quickly deteriorated, and both nations vied for dominance over the Western Hemisphere. A more conservative government under Agustin Justo took power. Justo was not as enthusiastic about the alliance with Germany, but continued to militarize the nation, trying to model Argentina on the lines of Japan. The anti-Americanism of the nation made the army a more socialist organization. In 1938, Justo invaded Chile to support the National Socialist Movement, successfully establishing a puppet government, and giving Argentina access to Chile's valuable copper supplies, which were nationalized by Chile, removing American corporations. Afterwards, an alliance was formed between the two nations and Paraguay, the Pan-American alliance. Peru would join in 1939, fearing American expansion. Justo's troops, lead by the increasingly influential Pedro Ramirez marched into Uruguay, and annexed the nation, with much support. Justo promised once the U.S was beaten from Latin America, Argentina would be a glorious nation again. He began preparing the navy to dominate the Southern Pacific. Paraguay and Argentina invaded Bolivia in 1940, in order to expand Paraguay's gains in the First Chaco War. The Bolivians were at first overwhelmed, but Justo was shot by an anarchist.
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