Economic Globalization Vs Nestor Kirchner's Economic Policies: Impact and Evaluation in Argentina

Latin Americans saw little improvement after the debt crisis of the 1980s, voters began electing leaders who opposed economic globalization as they reckoned it as useless. These left-leaning leaders won elections in countries such as Venezuela, Brazil, and Argentina. To determine if these leaders have found a successful alternative, look at Argentina as a case study, analyzing the presidency of Carlos Menem in the 1990s, who adhered to globalization policies. Then, looking at Kirchner, after the severe economic crisis of 2001-2002, enforced policies focused on increased state intervention, economic regulation, and social equity. While he has not entirely ignored economic globalization, he has introduced measures to support the poor and mitigate the side effects of globalization. Kirchner appears to establish striking a balance between global economic norms and prioritizing Argentina's interests. The purpose of this Qualitative research is to shed light on Kirchner's economic policies and their impact on Argentina.