The ominous rumors had been circulating throughout Argentina: President Héctor Cámpora and his Cabinet would resign, and former Dictator Juan Perón would be in position to assume the presidency. At precisely 10:30 a.m. last Friday, the rumors became reality. Cámpora appeared on nationwide television and radio to announce "the mandate which General Perón gave us, we now return to him, because he is the leader of this great national, popular, Christian and revolutionary movement."
Thus history in troubled Argentina came full circle. Less than a month after his return from 18 years...