In spite of this, Argentine foreign policy kept a Third World orientation; for example, in August 1973, Argentina granted Cuba a US$ 200 million loan to buy machinery and cars.

José Ber Gelbard, also confirmed as Economy Minister, continued with his previous policy, nationalizing bank deposits and announced a "Triennial Plan" for development.

On September 25 a Montoneros commando allegedly killed José Ignacio Rucci, Secretary-General of the CGT National trade union center and Perón's good friend.

The same month, the Ejército Revolucionario del Pueblo (ERP) had assaulted the Army medical unit located at Parque Patricios, a neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, killing an officer.

Lastiri's links to José López Rega resulted in the end of his political career when the latter marched to exile after being accused of abuse of power and corruption.