The Mysterious Journey of Eva Peron's Corpse: Where Did She Lie for Five Years After Her Death?

Eva Perón, often referred to as Evita, holds a significant place in Argentine history. Her unexpected death on July 26, 1952, followed by the subsequent journey of her corpse, adds an intriguing layer to her legacy.

Evita's Early Burial and the CGTA

Upon her death, Eva Perónrsquo;s body was moved to the headquarters of the CGT (Latin American Labor Confederation). The reason for this secret move? It was to prevent the corpse from being mishandled or desecrated by political opponents.

The Fall of Perón's Regime and Secret Movements

With the fall of General Juan Carlos Onganiacute;a's military regime in 1955, the situation for Perón and his supporters became dire. The corpse was then kept in hiding by various points in Buenos Aires, a city bracing itself for yet another political upheaval. Concealing the location of Eva Perón's body during this time proved to be an extraordinary challenge.

The Time of Hiding: A Tale of Secrecy and Suspense

For the next five years, the whereabouts of Eva Perónrsquo;s corpse were hushed, known only to a select few. Military officials and loyalists worked tirelessly to keep the body hidden. The secrecy surrounding her remains served a dual purpose: to protect her dignity and to prevent political adversaries from using her body as a pawn in their own power games.

The Secret Ship To Milan: A Mysterious Journey

After five years of clandestine preservation, the corpse was eventually shipped to Milan, Italy, under a completely fabricated name. This international relocation, carried out in absolute secrecy, presented another challenge for both military officials and loyalist supporters of Perón.

The Return: From Milan to Madrid to Madrid to Argentina

During Perón's exile in Spain, from 1955 to 1972, his family and supporters were still unable to return the remains to Argentina. Instead, the body remained in Milan, a location that ensured safety and anonymity. It was not until 1972 that the remains were given back to Perón, who was then living in Madrid.

The Final Journey: Homecoming to Argentina

The body of Eva Perón was eventually transported back to Buenos Aires in 1974, and she was interred in the famous Recoleta Cemetery. This final resting place in the most elegant of cemeteries in Buenos Aires solidified her status as a national icon.

The Written Legacy: Santa Evita by Tomás Eloy Martínez