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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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio "Lula" da Silva
Argentina, Brazil: A Trade Dispute Heats Up
February 12, 2009 1827 GMT
Argentina's recent increased barriers to imported goods are exacerbating a trade dispute between Argentina and Brazil. [more]
Argentine farmers and their supporters protesting in March 2008
Argentina: Signs of Improving Relations Between Agriculture and the Government
February 12, 2009 1659 GMT
Argentine farmers will hold relatively limited demonstrations against government pricing and tax policies after the government chose to allow the farmers more access to international markets. [more]
Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner
Argentina: A U.S. Court's Threatening Ruling
January 14, 2009 1946 GMT
In the wake of a court decision by a U.S. federal court in New York, Argentina may find itself with more problems that it had bargained for. [more]
Argentina - Fernandez supporters demonstrate
Argentina: Running Out of Runway
December 4, 2008 2041 GMT
Argentina’s government made several moves Dec. 4 that will have serious ramifications for the country’s struggling economy. [more]
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. [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]
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