José López Rega
José López Rega (17 November 1916 – 9 June 1989) was an Argentine politician who served as Minister of Social Welfare from 1973 to 1975, first under Juan Perón and continuing under Isabel Perón, Juan Perón's third wife and presidential successor. Lopez Rega exercised an allegedly Rasputin-like power and influence over Isabel Perón during her presidency, and used both this and his unique access to become the de facto political boss of Argentina. His orthodox peronist and far-right politics and interest in the occult earned him the nickname El Brujo ("the Warlock"). Rega had one daughter, Norma Beatriz, who went on to become the spouse of President Raúl Lastiri.
José López Rega OIC | |
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López Rega in 1974. | |
| Argentine Ambassador to Spain | |
| In office 11 July 1975 – 18 June 1976 | |
| President | Isabel Perón |
| Minister of the Social Security | |
| In office 25 May 1973 – 11 July 1975 | |
| President | Héctor Cámpora, Raúl Lastiri, Juan Perón, Isabel Perón |
| Preceded by | Oscar Puiggrós |
| Succeeded by | Carlos Villone |
| Chief of the Triple A | |
| In office 13 July 1973 – 18 June 1976 | |
| Preceded by | Title established |
| Succeeded by | Title abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 November 1916 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Died | 9 June 1989 (aged 72) Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Political party | Peronist Party |
| Spouse |
Josefa Flora Maseda Fontenla
(m. 1943; died 1989) |
| Children | Norma Beatriz |
| Profession | Police officer, diplomat |
| Nickname(s) | "The Warlock", "Argentine Evola" |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Argentine Federal Police |
| Years of service | 1945–1976 |
| Rank | Police commissioner Captain Corporal |
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