What is martinez de hoz?

Martinez de Hoz refers to one of the most controversial figures of Argentine economic history. Jose Alfredo Martinez de Hoz was an economist, businessman and politician who served as Minister of Economy during the military dictatorship in Argentina from 1976 to 1981.

Martinez de Hoz's policies were characterized by free-market reforms, privatization, deregulation, and a focus on export industries. These policies led to a brief period of economic growth but also resulted in hyperinflation, a sharp decline in the standard of living for many people, and a significant increase in foreign debt.

Despite criticism and protests from various sectors, Martinez de Hoz remained a staunch defender of neoliberal economic policies throughout his career. However, after the fall of the military dictatorship in 1983, he was arrested and tried for his alleged role in various human rights abuses during the regime.

Today, Martinez de Hoz remains a divisive figure in Argentine political and economic history, with some viewing him as a visionary economist while others see him as a symbol of the economic and social inequalities that plagued Argentina during the 1970s and early 1980s.