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The New Pink Tide’s Favorite Economist
Presidents in Colombia, Argentina and Chile are fans of Mariana Mazzucato, who thinks the state can harness potential for innovation.
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Can Argentina’s Time Bomb Be Defused?
As this year’s election nears, so does the danger of repeating a dynamic where each outgoing government leaves the next with pressing problems to solve.
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As Argentina’s Economy Sputters, Security Concerns Shape Its Campaign
Even as inflation nears triple digits, opposition politicians see opportunity in Argentines’ concerns over safety and organized crime.
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Argentina Could Really Use a Win
Politics and soccer mix everywhere, but this year it’s not just the government hoping for a championship to lighten the national mood.
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100 Days of Sergio Massa’s Balancing Act
Argentina’s economy minister has prevented wholesale collapse. Is that enough to claim victory?
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What’s Ahead for Alberto Fernández’s Last Year in Office?
With hopes pinned on a new economy minister, several factors could disrupt the country’s fragile stability.
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Why Argentina’s Export Boom Is Falling Short
Government policy, macroeconomic trouble and political crisis are holding the country back.
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Four Scenarios for Argentina’s Inflation Crisis
History suggests that inflation’s path will determine the outcome of the 2023 elections.
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“¡Hola a Todes!” Language Becomes a Political Battleground in Latin America
More pundits and politicians are embracing the issue, but the public is less enthusiastic.
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Argentina and Alberto Fernández: An Overview
This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on the Summit of the Americas. Click here for the full list of countries. Fernández has tried to navigate a difficult economy while confronting tensions within his Peronist coalition, including pointed criticism from Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner. Rising poverty and chronically high inflation at around 50% contributed to a setback … Read more
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In Tattoos, Protests and Street Art, Perón’s Legacy Lives On
Argentines are still commemorating, and arguing over, Juan and Eva Perón, as this photo essay shows.
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In Argentina, Some See a Détente Among Leaders
Tensions appear to have eased among Argentina’s president and vice president. What does it mean for upcoming IMF negotiations?
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Argentina’s Evolving Relationship with China
AQ tracks how the country has managed its ties with Beijing.
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Why Argentina’s Politics Are Surprisingly Stable
As elections approach, the country looks like an outlier in the region.
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The Closing of an Airport as a Symbol of Argentina’s Troubles
Argentina needs more competition and less catering to special interests, two former officials write.