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The lead-up to these has proved a test of the region’s convening power.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273817
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Lagarde’s visit to Buenos Aires to attend the G20 finance ministers meeting, and assurances of IMF support for the government’s economic policy plans, provided photo opportunities…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB236291
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The strike, held in protest over the government’s economic policies, took place as the World Economic Forum (WEF) held its Latin America regional meeting in Buenos Aires for the…
The summit, which marked the end of Argentina’s year as chair of the G20, passed off more peacefully than the previous meeting in Hamburg and avoided diplomatic incidents…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB240331
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Finance Minister Alfonso Prat-Gay described it as "based on the truth", but it relies on several optimistic assumptions, in particular on growth and inflation rates. Government…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB213692
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The IMF also approved an increase in social welfare spending to 0.3% of GDP from 0.2% in light of the impact of the economic slump and high inflation, implying a total of 60…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB242613
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In response to the toll placed on river traffic using the Argentine section of the Paraguay-Parana waterway, known as the Hidrovia, the Paraguayan government has also withdrawn…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282241
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Trump’s decision is a blow to Venezuelan opposition groups who are lobbying for the tightening of US sanctions on President Nicolas Maduro’s administration. Key opposition figures…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB232093
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One year ago, then newly inaugurated President Mauricio Macri attended the Davos World Economic Forum (WEF) to promise shifts in foreign and economic policy. Some of his promises…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB217363
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Coming days before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the visit was criticised by the international community, especially the United States and NATO allies. Other foreign policy…