argentina
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Argentina, a country not commonly associated with the “drug war” in the same way as countries like Mexico or Colombia, is increasingly experiencing violence and corruption linked to drug trafficking. As with other countries, this crime and violence is not just the work of feuding criminal organizations, but also security forces that have been implicated
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In 2001, Argentina defaulted on its national debt. More than 90% of lenders subsequently agreed to restructuring deals that allowed the country to exchange new bonds for the defaulted ones at a significant loss for the creditors. However, some investment firms labelled “vulture funds” by their critics – most of which are based in the Cayman Islands – bought up Argentine bonds
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Despite repeated denials by the government that Argentina has a problem with drugs, including President Cristina Kirchner’s assertion this week that her country is neither a producer nor a consumer of illicit substances, there is some evidence the country may finally be coming to terms with the issue… Read this piece in its entirety at Southern Pulse.
Mike LaSusa 