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Today's Argentina is not gripped by crisis. It's gripped by the fear of crisis.

Several strikes by farmers, furious over government policies, have sparked concerns about lasting damage to the economy. Many Argentines have been exchanging their pesos for dollars, forcing the government to dip into its surplus to keep the currency stable. Consumers, told that their government faces a shortage of natural gas, are bracing for blackouts.

Was wondering if travelers in Argentina have noticed a change in conditions or a "fear of crisis."

Full WP article is at: http://tinyurl.com/6orntn

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Cristi Farrell

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I experienced the striking farmer aspect of it, though not the furious changing of dollars. Farming strikes though aggressive are timely: 6a to 6p and then they go home. In other countries (for example, Venezuela), disgruntled locals strike 'til their requests are met. Overall, this means no buses, cars, bikes, or tourists pass through the area and you wait it out.

Cristi Farrell
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Posts: 277 | Location: Argentina | Registered: 10 March 2007