Agregados obreros / Labor Attachés

The documentary explores the figure of the “labor attaché” as a diplomatic position that emerged during Perón’s first government in Argentina. This initiative created a cultural conflict by opening spaces in Argentine politics—such as the Foreign Ministry and international relations—to workers. The film seeks to illustrate this cultural battle. The labor attaché is presented as an archetype of a disruptive and transformative movement, both nationally and internationally, that helped inspire the expansion of social rights. Their mission included spreading Justicialism within the Latin American labor movement and promoting the formation of ATLAS (the Association of Latin American Syndicalist Workers). As ambassadors of the working class, the labor attachés played a crucial role wherever they served, becoming involved in internal conflicts and risking their lives. The documentary recounts the journey of these men who were making history.