From Minister to President to Exile
After 1820, the year historians dub as "terrible", General Martín Rodríguez became governor. He was competent, but his Minister, Bernardino Rivadavia soon overshadowed him. It wasn't a surprise when, in 1826, the precocious minister was elected president.
During Rivadavia's time as president, his views proved liberal. He condoned ideas such as free speech and press, property rights,and individual security. He also stimulated cultural life with public museums and education. However, many questioned his devotion to the Catholic Church because he wanted to severe the strong ties between church and state.
The President's downfall came about in 1827 when he angered the Caudillos. They didn't agree with his centralist constitution. Another factor leading up to his resignation and exile was his fruitless attempts at reconciliation with Brazil. The Argentine people refused to accept his suggested treaty.
During Rivadavia's time as president, his views proved liberal. He condoned ideas such as free speech and press, property rights,and individual security. He also stimulated cultural life with public museums and education. However, many questioned his devotion to the Catholic Church because he wanted to severe the strong ties between church and state.
The President's downfall came about in 1827 when he angered the Caudillos. They didn't agree with his centralist constitution. Another factor leading up to his resignation and exile was his fruitless attempts at reconciliation with Brazil. The Argentine people refused to accept his suggested treaty.