Background: Following independence from Spain in 1816, Argentina experienced periods of internal political conflict between conservatives and liberals and between civilian and military factions. After World War II, a long period of Peronist authoritarian rule and interference in subsequent governments was followed by a military junta that took power in 1976. Democracy returned in 1983, and numerous elections since then have underscored Argentina's progress in democratic consolidation.
January 19th 2008South America » Argentina » Buenos Aires » Necochea After the madness of Mar Del Plata, I wanted to find a smaller beach town to relax in, so I took a short bus ride south to Necochea. The bus station was tiny in comparison to the stations in Buenos Ai ... [full story]
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