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Political silence. Intellectuals have a way of selling out the people politically as well as artistically. When Peron was overthrown by the "Gorilla" junta of the oligarchy, with 300 killed in the streets by aerial bombardment, "those who could write had nothing to say," Today in Argentina those nationalist intellectuals who have not lost touch with the masses (like Solanas and many of the guerrillas he interviews) are either exiled or underground...
...dilemma facing Argentina's rulers since the ouster of Dictator Juan Peron in 1955 is that the Peronists, who are chiefly urban workers, remain the most numerous political force in the country. Should Argentina return to entirely free elections soon, the Peronists could well win. Lanusse, who spent four years in prison in Patagonia for his role in an abortive coup against Peron in 1951, is not likely to welcome any return to the old Peronism. A more immediate concern for Argentina is whether the Pink House will once again exert its old magic and persuade Lanusse...
Finally, Huntington lists additional means whereby the U. S. can ensure the outcome it desires. Among these are support of populist non-communist leaders that undercut NLF support (Peron and Rojas Pinilla are cited as examples), U. S. control over national media, and the use of bribes and "perk-barrel" projects...
Waiting Out Peron. At week's end, the new junta whose members are Admiral Alberto J. Gnavi, Army Lieut. General Alejandro A. Lanusse...
...they ousted, is that one of the two most powerful groups in the country remains the Peronistas, who still agitate for the return of El Eider from exile in Madrid. The military may be afraid to risk holding elections until after the death of the ailing 74-year-old Peron...