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Israeli Bomb
A bomb is placed by the Argentinians in the Israeli embassy, 2 people killed. -
Jewish Community Center
A Jewish community center is bombed in Buenos Aires. 86 people killed and 200 injured. Worst terrorist attack on Argentinian soil. -
New President
Fernando de la Rua wins presidency, inherits 114 Billion dollar public debt. -
More Problems
Strike and fuel tax protests. Beef exports slump after an outbreak of foot and mouth disease. The IMF send Argentina an aid package of nearly 40 billion dollars. -
New Government and Protests
Fernando de la Rua forms new government of national unity In March. In July, the country is brought to a standstill by general strikes and protests. -
IMF stops aid
IMF stops 1.3 billion dollars in aid, banks shut down. Fernando de la Rua resigns after 25 people die from rioting. -
World Bank
Argentina defaults on an 800 million debt payment to the World Bank. World Bank states that Argentina will receive no more loans until they can pay it back. -
Repay the debt
In January, Argentina repays its multi-billion dollar debt to the IMF.