How did Juan Perón fall from power?

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During Juan Perón’s second term, the economy faltered. After the death of his wife Evita, his policies became more conservative. His efforts against the Roman Catholic Church contributed to his overthrow in 1955. He returned to power in 1973, but he died in office and was succeeded by his wife Isabel Perón.