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In the 20th century, Argentina experienced significant political turmoil and democratic reversals. [1] [2] [3] Between 1930 and 1976, the armed forces overthrew six governments in Argentina; [2] and the country alternated periods of democracy (1912–1930, 1946–1955, and 1973–1976) with periods of restricted democracy and military rule. [1]
This period of instability occurred during the larger period of crisis known as the Argentine great depression, an economic, political, and social crisis that lasted from 1998 until 2002. The December 2001 crisis was a direct response to the government's imposition of "Corral" policies ( Spanish : Corralito ) at the behest of economic minister ...
By 1913, Argentina was among the world's ten wealthiest states per capita. [5] Beginning in the 1930s, the Argentine economy deteriorated notably. [4] The single most important factor in this decline has been political instability since 1930 when a military junta took power, ending seven decades of civilian constitutional government. [6]
Santa Cruz is a microcosm of the massive political upheaval underway in the country, that threatens to roil markets, impact Argentina's ties with trade partners like China and Brazil, and undo ...
Argentina's presidential election battle lines have hardened after economy minister Sergio Massa entered the race in a dramatic late twist to take on front runners including a conservative city ...
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) -Argentina's center-left President Alberto Fernandez was battling a spreading cabinet rebellion on Thursday, which was sharpened by criticism from his powerful Vice ...
The 2024 Argentina protests are a significant wave of protests and riots in response to reforms introduced by President Javier Milei. Milei proposes reducing government ministries and addressing economic challenges through spending cuts and fiscal reforms, criticizing previous administrations for excessive spending. [ 1 ]
Argentina's Peronists, chastened by a painful election loss last year, are trying to find a unifying message and leader to counter libertarian President Javier Milei, attacking his spending cuts ...