Marcelo Torcuato de Alvear

Marcelo Torcuato de Alvear was elected President of Argentina as the candidate of the Radical Civic Union, succeeding Hip

Alvear's government invested heavily in infrastructure, including roads, railways, and ports. He also promoted agricultural exports and maintained fiscal discipline, contributing to Argentina's economic prosperity during the 1920s.

Alvear's presidency saw a growing rift between his moderate faction and the personalist followers of Yrigoyen. This internal division weakened the Radical Civic Union and foreshadowed the party's later fragmentation.

After the 1930 military coup that overthrew Yrigoyen, Alvear went into exile in Europe. He returned to Argentina in 1931 and led the Radical Civic Union in opposition during the 'Infamous Decade', advocating for democratic restoration.