Juan Bautista Alberdi

Juan Bautista Alberdi (1810-1884) was an influential Argentine politician, lawyer, and writer best known for his role in shaping Argentina’s Constitution in 1853. His major work, "Bases y puntos de partida para la organización política de la República Argentina," argued for a balanced government and civil liberties, emphasizing the importance of immigration and economic development. Alberdi believed that a strong legal framework was essential for progress. His ideas laid the groundwork for modern Argentine political thought and continue to resonate in discussions of governance and democracy in Latin America.