VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > D. Latin America, 1945–2000 > 2. South America, 1945–2000 > a. Argentina > 1992, Jan. 1
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1992, Jan. 1
 
Menem introduced a new peso, equalling 10,000 australs. Inflation fell to 84 percent, down from 1,440 percent in 1990.  1
 
1994, April 10
 
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
 
July 18
 
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
 
Aug. 2
 
A one-day general strike was called to protest Pres. Menem's neoliberal policies.  4
 
Aug. 22
 
A new constitution allowed Pres. Menem to seek a second consecutive term as chief executive.  5
 
 
 
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