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This paper studies the characteristics of the context in which Joaquin V. Gonzalez electoral reform was passed, in 1902. The paper analyzes, in particular, political opposition, press campaigns and street demonstrations in the city of Buenos Aires, at the beginning of the twentieth century. The purpose is to show some of the challenges and protests that threatened the prevailing political order and contributed to undermine its legitimacy. More generally, the intention is to stimulate debate on the relationship between the transformation of so-called regimen conservador and popular political participation. |
