 The National Socialist Movement of Chile supported Ibáñez's candidacy, which had been announced on September 4.In order to preempt Ross's victory, the National Socialists mounted a coup d'état that was intended to take down the rightwing government of Arturo Alessandri Palma and place Ibáñez in power.During the period of Radical Party dominance (1932–1952), the state increased its role in the economy.