Arturo Umberto Illia

ModernPoliticianArgentina1900 — 1983

Physician president overthrown in 1966.

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Quick Facts

Born

1900

Died

1983

Country

Argentina

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)44

Influence (20%)48

Legacy (20%)37

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score43.5

Arturo Umberto Illia — Complete Timeline

1963 AD

Election as President of ArgentinaPolitical Action◆ Major

Arturo Umberto Illia was elected President of Argentina on July 7, 1963, representing the Uni

ElectionPresidencyArgentina

Impact: national

Annulment of oil contracts with foreign companiesPolitical Action◆ Major

In November 1963, President Illia annulled oil contracts signed with foreign companies under the previous government of Arturo Frondizi. This decision asserted national sovereignty over oil resources but strained relations with foreign investors and the United States.

Oil PolicyNationalismEconomic Policy

Impact: national

1964 AD

Implementation of the Ley de Salario Mínimo, Vital y MóvilReform◆ Major

Illia's government implemented the Ley de Salario M

Labor ReformMinimum WageSocial Policy

Impact: nationalconstructive

1966 AD

Overthrow in the 1966 Argentine coup d'étatPolitical Action◆ Major

On June 28, 1966, President Illia was overthrown in a military coup led by General Juan Carlos Ongan

Coup d'étatMilitary DictatorshipDemocracy

Impact: nationaldestructive

Return to civilian life and political exilePolitical Action

After his overthrow, Illia went into political exile, living quietly in Buenos Aires. He remained a symbol of democratic resistance against the military regime, though he did not actively lead opposition movements. He returned to public life only after the restoration of democracy.

ExileDemocracyResistance

Impact: nationaldestructive