Argentina: Crisis and Democratic Consolidation

Issue Date April 2002
Volume 13
Issue 2
Page Numbers 81-94
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Argentina made headlines around the world last December as its presidency changed hands no fewer than four times in less than two weeks. Lost amid the chaos, however, were hopeful signs that the country has now turned the corner of democratic consolidation.

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