Argentina: Background and U.S. Relations
Abstract
Argentina, a South American country with a population of almost 43 million, has had a vibrant democratic tradition since its military relinquished power in 1983. Current President Mauricio Macrithe leader of the center-right Republican Proposal (PRO) and the candidate of the Lets Change coalition representing center-right and center-left partieswon the 2015 presidential race and was inaugurated on December 10, 2015. He succeeded two-term President Cristina Fernndez de Kirchner, from the center-left faction of the Peronist party known as the Front for Victory (FPV), who was first elected in 2007 (succeeding her husband, Nstor Kirchner, who served one term). In a close race, Macri defeated the FPVs Daniel Scioli. Macris election ends the 12-year run of so-called Kirchnerismo that helped Argentina emerge from a severe economic crisis in 2001-2002 but also was characterized by protectionist and unorthodox economic policies and at times difficult relations with the United States.[truncated]
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 06, 2016
- Accession Number
- AD1017514
Entities
People
- Mark P. Sullivan
- Rebecca M. Nelson
Organizations
- Congressional Research Service