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1992, Jan. 1 |
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Menem introduced a new peso, equalling 10,000 australs. Inflation fell to 84 percent, down from 1,440 percent in 1990. | 1 |
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1994, April 10 |
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The Peronist Party won the assembly vote in Argentina despite disaffection due to ongoing charges of financial corruption within the party. The left-of-Center Broad Front (Frepaso) did surprisingly well in the capital. | 2 |
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July 18 |
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In the worst terrorist attack in Argentina's history, a bomb exploded in the Buenos Aires headquarters of several Jewish organizations, killing at least 96 people. Suspicion fell on Islamist groups. A subsequent car bombing at the Israeli embassy (July 26) caused a dozen injuries. | 3 |
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Aug. 2 |
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A one-day general strike was called to protest Pres. Menem's neoliberal policies. | 4 |
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Aug. 22 |
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A new constitution allowed Pres. Menem to seek a second consecutive term as chief executive. | 5 |
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