FOCUS on Public Diplomacy Conflicts – Argentina and Venezuela
Argentina and Venezuela are currently in the middle of a diplomatic row. Members of Venezuela’s opposition coalition have sheltered in the Argentinian embassy in Caracas.
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Argentina and Colombia Seek to Mend Relationship After Presidents Butt Heads
The governments of Argentina and Colombia have found themselves working to restore a friendly relationship in the wake of a dispute that started in late March of this year. According to a March 31 joint statement from both countries, “The respective governments have taken concrete steps to overcome any differences and strengthen this relationship.”
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Argentina’s New Libertarian President
Many detractors say his policies towards the central bank and dollarization could take time if carried out since it will require approval from Argentina’s congress and possibly even changing the country’s constitution. Although Milei won a victory in Argentina’s recent presidential election, his political party affiliation, La Libertad Avanza party, is not even the third largest political force in Congress, which could mean difficult negotiations when proposing to implement his policies, BBC reports.
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Argentinean president election heads to runoff
Argentina’s general election, held on October 22, will head to a runoff after no candidate achieved the required 45 percent of the vote to win, according to The New York Times. Financial Times reports that the election sought to select a new president and vice president, who will both take office on Dec. 10, as well as 130 lower house representatives and 24 senators.
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Argentine Vice President Narrowly Survives Assassination Attempt
Argentina’s vice president miraculously avoided death after an assassin attempted to shoot her at point-blank range.
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Struggling Argentinian Economy Could Spark Severe Hunger Crisis
The Argentinian economy is struggling once again.
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Argentina Returns Peronists to Power
With more than 47.79 percent of the vote, Alberto Fernandez has become the new president-elect of Argentina, ousting current Conservative President Mauricio Macri.
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U.S. scientists rescued by Argentinan Navy
An Argentina icebreaker rescued a group of four U.S. scientists after confronting a thick sea-ice that broke off.
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Chris Mazzacane: Argentina
Argentina has many things—world class food, incredible culture, and breathtaking landscapes—but most importantly, it is filled with people who care about the future of their country.
Read MoreFocus: Argentina-China
On February 4, in a gesture of both good will and good business, China and Argentina formulated a comprehensive alliance pact that spans multiple sectors within the South American economy.
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