When was civilian rule restored in Argentina after the Falkland Islands War?

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Map showing the Falkland Islands War of 1982, with the left inset displaying southern South America, highlighting Argentina, the Falkland Islands, Argentine air force and naval bases, and the British 200-mile war zone. The main map details West and East Falkland, marking Argentine troop concentrations, areas of conflict, and the path of the British advance toward Stanley, along with key settlements and landing sites. — Falkland Islands War The Falkland Islands War zone (left) and route of British landing forces (right).

Civilian rule was restored in Argentina following the defeat of the military government in the Falkland Islands War (1982). Following the conflict, the discredited military regime allowed for a transition to democracy, during which political parties were permitted to resume activities and general elections were scheduled.123

Raúl Alfonsín, representing the Radical Civic Union, won the presidential election held on October 30, 1983. His subsequent inauguration in December 1983 marked the formal restoration of democracy and the end of military rule in Argentina.12345