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 10th 2008South America » Argentina » San Luis » San Luis So, our next stop on this trip was San Luis. This post is a ways behind the times, as it´s about a week since we have left. San Luis is a beautiful town / city about halfway between Mendoza and Còrdob ... [full story]
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