Argentina

Repudiation of Menem era

New Argentine president to deepen austerity policies

By Bill Vann, November 2, 1999

After a decade in power under the presidency of Carlos Menem, the Peronist party suffered a crushing defeat in Argentina's general elections held October 24.

Argentina's presidential candidates vow to slash spending

By Will Marshall, October 18, 1999

An ongoing economic crisis overshadows the upcoming October 24 presidential elections in Argentina. The country is in its deepest recession in 10 years, with the economy contracting by 3 percent durin...