His support for this initiative, in turn, allowed Galtieri to remove a number of rival generals and, in December 1981, he rose to the Presidency of Argentina by means of a coup that ousted General Roberto Viola.
His support for this initiative allowed Galtieri to remove a number of rival generals. This was in turn. He rose to the Presidency of Argentina by means of a coup. This was in December 1981. This coup ousted General Roberto Viola.