Author, Politician. He was a 20th century Argentinian author of at least 20 books along with newspaper articles and essays. He was well-known for his more explicit political and economic anti-imperialism. He wrote "El Hombre que está solo y espera," in 1931, which gave him recognition from intellectual circles and the Municipal Award. In 1940 he published two books: "British Politics in the Río de la Plata" and "History of the Argentine Railways." In Buenos Aires, he studied Engineering at the Faculty of Exact Sciences before becoming employed by the English railroad system in Argentina. His first publication was a collection of short stories assembled in the book "La Manga" in 1923. In 1933, he participated in a failed attempt of a political revolution, which led to him being in self-exile in Europe for a year. Upon returning, he joined with another radical political group. He gave political lectures and was known for his investigation reporting. By 1942, Scalabrini Ortiz was jobless. During the coup d'état of June 4 , 1943, which overthrew the government of President Ramón S. Castillo, he was active. During World War II, he had a newspaper promoting Argentina's neutrality in the war. Although he was censored during General Perón's government, he was against the overthrow of Perón in 1955. After being banned or censored as an author, he eventually returned to engineering work for an income.
Author, Politician. He was a 20th century Argentinian author of at least 20 books along with newspaper articles and essays. He was well-known for his more explicit political and economic anti-imperialism. He wrote "El Hombre que está solo y espera," in 1931, which gave him recognition from intellectual circles and the Municipal Award. In 1940 he published two books: "British Politics in the Río de la Plata" and "History of the Argentine Railways." In Buenos Aires, he studied Engineering at the Faculty of Exact Sciences before becoming employed by the English railroad system in Argentina. His first publication was a collection of short stories assembled in the book "La Manga" in 1923. In 1933, he participated in a failed attempt of a political revolution, which led to him being in self-exile in Europe for a year. Upon returning, he joined with another radical political group. He gave political lectures and was known for his investigation reporting. By 1942, Scalabrini Ortiz was jobless. During the coup d'état of June 4 , 1943, which overthrew the government of President Ramón S. Castillo, he was active. During World War II, he had a newspaper promoting Argentina's neutrality in the war. Although he was censored during General Perón's government, he was against the overthrow of Perón in 1955. After being banned or censored as an author, he eventually returned to engineering work for an income.
Bio by: Linda Davis
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