Pino Rauti

Giuseppe Umberto Rauti (born 1926) has been a leading figure on the Italian far right for many years.

Leadership of MSI

Rauti was called to trial in 1972 in Treviso for his involvement in a number of terrorist attacks, although he was acquitted of involvement and his position within the MSI was strengthened as a result of his vindication.

Related Topics:
1972 - Treviso - Terrorist attack

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Upon Almirante's retirement from the MSI leadership in 1987, Rauti put himself forward as a candidate, but lost out to Gianfranco Fini by 727 ballots to 608. However a very poor showing in the municipal elections in Rome in 1989 saw Fini removed and in early 1990, and Rauti was elected as secretary of the MSI. However further local election disasters followed and Rauti was gone by the following year, with Fini again taking charge.

Related Topics:
Almirante - 1987 - Gianfranco Fini - Rome - 1989 - 1990

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