This chapter analyzes perceptions of Argentina by different Italian fascist and political cultural circles during the interwar period, taking into account both the image of Argentinian politics and the search for political figures or movements that could be considered akin to fascism. The sources used are varied—diplomatic and private archives, correspondence, the press—and lead us to conclude that the Mussolini regime found few “familiar” elements in Argentina and viewed its attempt at penetrating the country, something for which it had great expectations given the significant presence of Italians there, to have been largely unsuccessful.
Italian Fascism’s Perceptions of Argentina (1920s– 30s)
F. Bertagna
2026-01-01
Abstract
This chapter analyzes perceptions of Argentina by different Italian fascist and political cultural circles during the interwar period, taking into account both the image of Argentinian politics and the search for political figures or movements that could be considered akin to fascism. The sources used are varied—diplomatic and private archives, correspondence, the press—and lead us to conclude that the Mussolini regime found few “familiar” elements in Argentina and viewed its attempt at penetrating the country, something for which it had great expectations given the significant presence of Italians there, to have been largely unsuccessful.
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