Tag Archives: Argentina

R&D from Prepd: Central and South America

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Logan Scisco

Today’s R&D is brought to you by Prepd (pronounced “prepped”). Prepd is building debate technology that helps extempers and congressional debaters research, practice, and compete. Visit www.prepd.in to learn more. As part of the leadup to the 2021 National Speech and … Continue reading →

Posted in Int'l Extemp, R&D | Tagged Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, COVID-19, Guatemala, Honduras, Latin America, Nicaragua, R&D, Venezuela | Comments Off

R&D from Prepd: The Argentinian Presidential Election (2015)

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Logan Scisco

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Argentina’s Economic Dysfunction (2014)

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Prior to the First World War in 1914, Argentina’s economy was considered one of the top ten in the world. Following the war, which disrupted the country’s economic advantages in trade, the country has experienced political upheaval, corruption, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Argentina, Argentinean economy, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, premium content, Topic Brief | Comments Off

R&D: Argentina’s Economic Dysfunction (2014)

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Here is today’s premium R&D to accompany today’s premium topic brief on Argentina’s economic dysfunction (2014). Argentina currency crisis is no joke: Back in January, the Argentinean peso was plunging after its latest deva… http://t.co/2JhiQXpkIz — Al Fabbiano (@afabbiano) March … Continue reading →

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R&D: Backup Cameras for New Cars Proposed, Talks Fail on Iran’s Nuclear Program, and Argentina Recognizes a Palestinian State

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for December 7th: U.S. Regulators Propose Requiring Backup Cameras in All New Cars by 2014 from Bloomberg The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed a rule requiring backup cameras on all new vehicles by 2014. … Continue reading →

Posted in R&D | Tagged Argentina, Argentinian foreign policy, Arnold Schwarzenegger, auto industry, backup cameras, Brazil, Brazilian foreign policy, California, California budget deficit, EU, euro, euro zone, European economy, European Union, iran, Iranian nuclear program, Israel-Palestinian issues, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, R&D, top five news stories, U.S. Foreign Policy | 1 Comment

R&D: Europe Prepares for Debt Defaults, Obama’s Deficit Commission Releases Its Plan, and Argentina and Brazil Move Away from Populism

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for November 11th: Fail safe from the Economist In light of Ireland’s latest financial difficulties, the European Union is preparing itself for a potential default by one of its members. How would the continent deal with … Continue reading →

Posted in R&D | Tagged Argentina, Argentinian economy, Brazil, Brazilian economy, budget deficit, California, California budget deficit, California economy, debt defaults, deficit commission, Democratic Party, EU, European economy, European Union, federal deficit, Ireland, Irish economy, Jerry Brown, Nancy Pelosi, Obama, President Obama, R&D, Social Security, taxes, top five news stories, U.S. economy | Comments Off

R&D: Clinton Stirs Trouble in Florida, Nestor Kirchner’s Legacy, and Problems for the EU

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for October 29th: Clinton Asked Democrat to Quit Florida Senate Race from the Wall Street Journal Yesterday it was reported by Politico that President Bill Clinton tried to get Kendrick Meeks, the Democratic Party’s Senate candidate … Continue reading →

Posted in R&D | Tagged Argentina, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, budget deficit, Charlie Crist, EU, European Union, Eurosceptics, Florida Senate race, G20, Kendrick Meeks, Korean relations, Marco Rubio, Nestor Kirchner, North Korea, President Obama, R&D, South Korea, top five news stories, U.S. economy | Comments Off

R&D: Nestor Kirchner Passes Away, the Prospects for Peace in Afghanistan, and Gallup Predicts a GOP Wave

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for October 27th: Former Argentine President Nestor Kirchner dies from the BBC Nestor Kirchner, the man who helped steer Argentina out of its economic meltdown in 2002, died of a heart attack today. Kirchner was rumored … Continue reading →

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NFL Nats IX R&D: Central and South America

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Colombia votes from the Financial Times Hugo Chavez looms large over Colombia election from the Christian Science Monitor Storm Kills 142 in Central America from the New York Times UN Official: Slavery Continues in Brazil Despite Government Efforts from the … Continue reading →

Posted in R&D | Tagged Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Hugo Chavez, Peru, R&D, top news stories, UN, United Nations | Comments Off

CFL Nats R&D: Americas, Non-U.S.

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Each day, Extemp Central will be presenting R&D’s for CFL’s nine topic areas. It is hoped that extempers can use these as a guide to beef up their files/research for the tournament. Brazil & Iran Call for New Economic Order … Continue reading →

Posted in R&D | Tagged Argentina, Brazil, CFL R&D, EU, France, Haiti, iran, Latin America, Mercosur, Mexico, R&D, top news stories, Venezuela | Comments Off