Ricardo Balbín

Biography

Ricardo Balbín was a renowned Argentinian political figure from the Unión Cívica Radical (U.C.R). He ran as a candidate for the presidency on multiple occasions, never winning. He was Perón's long-time political rival. After his death and during his funeral, Balbín enunciated one of Argentina's most renowned historical phrases: "Este viejo adversario despide a un amigo".