Argentina’s Elections
November 7, 2019
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On Sunday, October 27th, 2019, Argentina took to the ballot to elect a new president who will be in power for the next fo
Mauricio Macri
Argentina’s Macri struggles to establish austerity measures in the face of economic collapse
September 24, 2018
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As the value of its currency continues to fall and its economy edges nearer to collapse, Argentina’s government is scrambling to establish new measures to protect its currency and to save the country from a long-term recession. The government recently proposed a new plan for the 2019 budget which now includes various initiatives to cut government spending.
What Argentina's Midterm Elections Mean for the Future of the Country: An Overview
November 1, 2017
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On Sunday, October 22, 2017, President Mauricio Macri’s ‘Cambiemos’ (‘Let’s Change’) coalition declared victory in Argentina’s legislative midterm elections over its main opposition, former President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner’s ‘Unidad Ciudadana’ (‘Citizen Unity’) coalition.
¡Es el modelo, estúpido!
March 10, 2017
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A comienzos del año 1992, el entonces Presidente de los Estados Unidos, George Bush, era considerado imbatible por la mayoría de los analistas políticos, fundamentalmente debido a sus éxitos en política exterior, como el fin de la Guerra Fría y la Guerra del Golfo Pérsico.
Argentina’s Trump-esque Immigration Decree
February 20, 2017
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As of the beginning of February, Argentina has made changes to its immigration policies that call into question its reputation as a nation that welcomes foreigners.
La Democracia Argentina 32 Años Después: Reglas, Patrones y Tendencias
April 27, 2016
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El 10 de diciembre próximo la democracia argentina cumple 32 años, constituyendo este período iniciado en 1983 el de más larga duración y estabilidad.
Argentina Opens its Economy After Currency Devaluation
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Following the promise of President Mauricio Macri to re-open the economy to international financial markets after taking power, Argentina exited currency restrictions, devalued its currency, and freed imports and exports.
Obama Visits Argentina; Focuses on Trade and Renewed Camaraderie
April 7, 2016
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Just days after President Obama’s historic trip to Cuba, he visited Argentina during what happened to be the 40th anniversary of the start of the “Dirty War” to meet with Argentina’s new president, Mauricio Macri, a center-rightist.
Understanding the Panama Papers
April 7, 2016
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On April 3rd, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) published over 11 million leaked documents, a treasure trove of evidence connecting many of the world’s rich and famous to a Panamanian law firm, Mossack Fonseca. The papers implicate hundreds of individuals in hiding assets, facilitating bribery, arms deals, tax evasion, money laundering, financial fraud, and even drug trafficking.
