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.
April 19th 2008South America » Argentina » Corrientes » Mercedes We breezed into the province of Misiones in our little jam packed car, travelling up the western fringe of this outcrop of Argentina, with the River Parana forming the national boundary. From our lod ... 20 photos[full story]
February 10th 2008South America » Argentina » Corrientes » Mercedes It was clear that this place was isolated. It is an amazing reserve of wildlife, but routes to get here are limited to two - the one we took, the four wheel drive was all over the "road" and the othe ... 24 photos[full story]
February 10th 2008South America » Argentina » Corrientes » Mercedes Iīve learned 2 things in the past day or so.
1. 2 backpacks, a travel pillow and a sarong make excellent bedding at a bus station at 5 in the morning
2. Never trust information from a bus statio ... [full story]
February 9th 2008South America » Argentina » Corrientes » Mercedes Here we are in sunny Argentina after a rather eventful day getting across the border.
Began at 5.am. when we had to get up and leave the hotel in the pouring rain for a 6a.m. bus. I didnīt sleep we ... [full story]
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