He resigned in the midst of nationwide protests against military rule and elections were held in 1983 .
In Argentina , the defeat resulted in the removal of Leopold Galtieri , the country 's last military dictator .
Leopold Galtieri resigned in the midst of nationwide protests against military rule and elections were held in 1983 .
In Argentina , the defeat resulted in the removal of Leopold Galtieri , the country 's last military dictator .