Argentina's Economy

As one of Latin America’s most resource-rich countries, Argentina is important to the region’s economic health. However, amid rising global food and fuel prices, Argentina is facing growing debt, an energy crisis and rising inflation.

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Argentine farmers protesting the government's grain tax bill in July 2008
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Argentine farmers protesting the government's grain tax bill in July 2008
Argentina: Another Agriculture Strike?
August 12, 2008 1832 GMT
Argentine agricultural groups are considering striking to protest price caps. The issue strikes at the central conflict within Argentina: political necessities versus economic necessities. [more]
Paraguay's President elect Fernando Lugo
Paraguay: Regional Geopolitics and a New President
August 7, 2008 2129 GMT
Paraguayan President-elect Fernando Lugo has the chance to alter Latin American geopolitics with his plans to change Paraguay's relationship with Brazil. [more]
Argentine Planning Minister Julio de Vido
Argentina: Electricity Prices and the Populist Retreat
July 30, 2008 2135 GMT
Argentina will raise electricity prices for residential consumers by an average of 21 percent, Argentine Planning Minister Julio De Vido announced July 30. [more]
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Geopolitical Diary: The Shifting Geopolitics of Latin America
July 18, 2008 0204 GMT
The Argentine Senate did not pass a bill enforcing high export taxes on agricultural goods, though the bill was backed by President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner. [more]
Argentine farmers watching senate tax debate on TV
Argentina: The Implications of the Export Tax Failure
July 17, 2008 2255 GMT
The rejection by Argentina's Senate of an agricultural export tax has widespread implications for the South American country. [more]
Argentina-Watching the Senate vote
Argentina: A Break in the Tension Over Food Exports
July 17, 2008 1256 GMT
An emotional tie-breaker ends the political gridlock in Argentina over highly controversial export taxes on staple foodstuffs. After four months of protests, the farmers have won this round — but is there more drama to come? [more]
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