With the introduction of the Monroe Doctrine in 1823, influence from outside powers in Central and South America had been strategically limited to the United States. It is a doctrine that shaped the Cold War, and has served to deter international meddling in Central and South America. Recently, influence is growing from unexpected regions; notably, from…
The Andes mountain range is the world’s longest continental mountain range, and while second in height outside of Asia, the range contains the highest volcanoes in the world. Consensus currently supports the idea that the Andes derive their name from the Quechua word “anti” which can be translated to “high crest.” Running over 4,000 miles…
While only seven nations continue to hold territorial claims to Antarctica, two of the seven are Latin American nations. Both Chile and Argentina claim territories in Antarctica dating back to the 1940s, but are disputed as the claims of Argentina, Chile, and the UK overlap. According to the Antarctic Treaty, “No new claim, or enlargement…
Néstor Carlos Kirchner served as President of Argentina from May, 2003 to December, 2007. His wife, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, was elected as President of Argentina in October, 2007 and was reelected in October, 2011 following the death of her husband in October, 2010. According to official reports from an Argentine anti-corruption office the couple’s…
Mercosur is a full customs union encompassing Argentina, Brasil, Paraguay y Uruguay. Additionally, Venezuela, Ecuador, Chile, Bolivia, Colombia and Perú are associate members of the union, and as such, participate in the economic union, but not the unified customs system. While Venezuela signed into the union in 2006, their membership has been blocked ever since by…
Last week, the president of Argentina had been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, and underwent surgery. Now officials are indicating that, rather than cancer, Cristina Fernández had a benign tumor. Recently, the heavy handed progressive president of Venezuela, Hugo Chávez, had suggested that the United States of America may have developed technology to induce cancer in their political…
Argentina is known regionally and internationally for its beef. Its Gauchos are famous as South American cousins to the famous American cowboy. Due to increasing demands on limited water resources in Saudi Arabia, Almarai Co. has moved forward with intentions to purchase 30,000 acres of Argentine farmland, just before new regulations by newly elected President Cristina Fernández.…
Newsprint in Argentina was officially expropriate by the government in a 41-26 along partisan lines on Thursday, Dec 22nd. Long a thorn in the side of President Cristina Fernandez, opposition papers now fear that their ability to distribute printed press is controlled by an unsympathetic bureaucracy. Among dissident views that may be stifled as a…
According to a recent article published at Mercopress.com, economist Carlos Melconian stated that rather than consulting with Economists to determine a solution to Argentina’s economic riddles, authorities should consult with a psychologist to better understand the workings of the country and its economy. Despite increased consumption and an apparently growing economy, the country is experiencing serious…
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