How Does Eva Peron Stay In Power

Eva Peron is one of the great enigmas in Latin American History. Having severed as First Lady of Argentina from 1946 till her untimely death in 1952, Eva was at the forefront of many social rights movement in Latin America. For many, Eva, or Evita as she was affectionately referred to, is regarded as a saint like figure while others view her in a more negative light. Many have debated with or not Eva Peron actions were sincere, or part of a nefarious plot to keep her husband in control. The claim I will investigate in this paper is that notion that Eva Peron was a mere puppet for her Husband’s Administration, and that her countless charitable organizations and efforts were all a front to keep Juan Peron in Power. My question is, did Eva Peron act legitimately and on her own accord, or was she pressured into the spot light and manipulated by Juan Peron in a façade to stay in power?
One such book is Raanan Rein’s In the Shadow of Peron. This book focuses on the Peronist government of Argentina, and the key figures involved in keeping it in power. Rein states his belief that Eva Peron was and her foundation were a front to keep Juan Peron in power. Rein states that “Evita served as a liaison between Peron and the working class” and that “she helped recruit marginal groups to the Peronist cause through the Eva Peron.” Rein feels this was key in keeping Juan Peron in power for as long as he was. I feel that this is a good source, as Rein specializes in Latin American History, however, the book is very one sided. The books agenda is to make the Peronist Government seem crooked, and does not