1992, Jan. 1. 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History

The Encyclopedia of World History. 2001.


1992, Jan. 1

Menem introduced a new peso, equalling 10,000 australs. Inflation fell to 84 percent, down from 1,440 percent in 1990.	1

1994, April 10

The Peronist Party won the assembly vote in Argentina despite disaffection due to ongoing charges of financial corruption within the party. The left-of-Center Broad Front (Frepaso) did surprisingly well in the capital.	2

July 18

In the worst terrorist attack in Argentina's history, a bomb exploded in the Buenos Aires headquarters of several Jewish organizations, killing at least 96 people. Suspicion fell on Islamist groups. A subsequent car bombing at the Israeli embassy (July 26) caused a dozen injuries.	3

Aug. 2

A one-day general strike was called to protest Pres. Menem's neoliberal policies.	4

Aug. 22

A new constitution allowed Pres. Menem to seek a second consecutive term as chief executive.	5


The Encyclopedia of World History, Sixth edition. Peter N. Stearns, general editor. Copyright © 2001 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Maps by Mary Reilly, copyright © 2001 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.