Mark Orton remembers the century-old bill that introduced universal suffrage for adult men, breaking the stranglehold of the elite and paving the way for Argentina’s first democratic government.
by Mark Orton, 10 February 2012.
Mark Orton remembers the century-old bill that introduced universal suffrage for adult men, breaking the stranglehold of the elite and paving the way for Argentina’s first democratic government.
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by Francesca Fiorentini, 17 January 2012.
Continuing our crisis anniversary series, Francesca Fiorentini asks what remains of the popular movements that demanded change in Argentina a decade ago and inspired the world?
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by Celina Andreassi, 02 January 2012.
As our anniversary series turns its attention to the aftermath of the 2001-2002 crisis, and the mark it made on the country, Celina Andreassi looks at its impact on local politics, and the unlikely rise of the Kirchners.
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by Marc Rogers, 27 December 2011.
In the latest installment of our anniversary series on Argentina’s 2001-2002 crisis, Marc Rogers looks at the build up to the country’s economic collapse, which can be traced back to 1976.
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by Patricio Murphy, 21 December 2011.
The protests in December 2001 shook the system which responded with deadly repressive force. Patricio Murphy shares his photos from both 20th December 2001 and 2011.
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by Celina Andreassi, 21 December 2011.
After a restless few months involving teachers strikes, Buenos Aires’ schools finish this week for the summer holidays. Celina Andreassi looks into the causes of the unrest, and the prospects for 2012.
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by Marc Rogers, 20 December 2011.
A chronicle of the tragic events of 20th December 2001, the final hours of Fernando de la Rúa’s presidency, when five people were killed and hundreds injured by police in the centre of Buenos Aires.
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by Marc Rogers, 19 December 2011.
On the tenth anniversary of Argentina’s devastating 2001-2 economic crisis, The Indy launches a series looking into the causes, costs and consequences of the turbulent time in recent history.
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by Richie Benson, 13 December 2011.
With Congress expected to approve the 2012 budget before the summer recess, Richie Benson examines the document for clues about economic policy under the new-look government.
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by Celina Andreassi, 12 December 2011.
After President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner was sworn in for a second term on Saturday, Celina Andreassi analyses how the new cabinet reflects Argentina’s changing political climate.
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This week we revisit Sanra Ritten's piece from 2008 which is the ultimate guide to 'naughty' Argentine slang and expressions.