Trapped with no way out? Frepaso in the government of the Alianza

Authors

  • Juan Labaqui Universidad Torcuato Di Tella

Keywords:

Political science, Political parties, Alianza UCR – Frepaso, Government coalitions, Rational-choice, Argentina

Abstract

This article analyzes the Frepaso Party’s performance within the Alianza during the De la Rúa Administration (1999-2001), focusing on its strategic rationality. The formation of the Alianza with the UCR lead Frepaso away from its opposition role towards government responsibilities, which in turn introduced a new strategic scenario. The author analyzes how the party reacted to two crucial political events during this period: the resignation of Vice-President Carlos Álvarez and the incorporation of Domingo Cavallo to the cabinet. He states that Frepaso’s performance in the coalition was a strategically feasible option in a market with limited political opportunities despite the opposition’s rhetoric.

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Author Biography

Juan Labaqui, Universidad Torcuato Di Tella

Maestrando en Políticas Públicas (UTDT) y licenciado en Ciencia Política (UBA). En la actualidad realiza trabajos en distintos
proyectos de investigación sobre instituciones políticas, y la relación entre think tanks y política.

Published

2017-11-23

How to Cite

Labaqui, J. (2017). Trapped with no way out? Frepaso in the government of the Alianza. Colección, (16), 123–145. Retrieved from https://e-revistas.uca.edu.ar/index.php/COLEC/article/view/762

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Section

Research Articles