Alfredo Palacios

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Alfredo Palacios (August 10, 1880 - 1965) was an Argentine socialist politician.

Palacios was born in Buenos Aires, and studied law at Universidad de Buenos Aires, after graduation he became a lawyer and taught at the university until becoming a dean.

In 1902, he was elected to the Buenos Aires' legislature, and in 1904, to the Argentine Chamber of Deputies by the district of La Boca, thus becoming the first socialist in the Argentine Congress. Here Palacios helped create many laws including the "Ley Palacios" against sexual exploitation, and others regulating child and woman labor, working hours and Sunday rest.

Palacios was elected Senator in 1932, serving until the Senate was dissolved in 1943, and in 1955 was appointed ambassador to Uruguay. In 1960, Palacios was elected again as Senator, and as Deputy (Diputado) in 1963.