Language:
English
Year of publication:
1990
Titel der Quelle:
Patterns of Prejudice
Angaben zur Quelle:
24,2-4 (1990) 34-59
Keywords:
Antisemitism
Abstract:
Examines the policies of Argentina's democratic regimes, since 1955, towards ultra-right-wing organizations (mainly neo-Nazi and Peronist) and their antisemitic activities. The ultra-right was tolerated because of its fight against communism. The regimes minimized or ignored the antisemitic manifestations. The ultra-right also enjoyed immunity due to connections with the police and security forces. Alfonsín appointed many Jews to important posts, but his government (under the Unión Cívica Radical party) was too weak to impose constraints against defamation. The ultra-right continued to attack Jews and Jewish institutions, and renewed the charge of a conspiracy of the "Radical Synagogue" to settle Jews (Israeli or Russian) on Argentinian territory. DAIA protested frequently against antisemitic acts but was largely ineffective. The anti-discrimination law passed in August 1988 is a step forward, but has yet to be tested. Peronist President Menem's pro-U.S. stand and solidarity with Israel during the Gulf War have helped dismiss apprehensions regarding antisemitism in his party, but his populist authoritarian style of government does not ensure civic justice in the fight against antisemitism.
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