Minutes before midday, the libertarian economist was sworn in as president, ushering in a radical shift to the right for the nation

By Cristina Bonasegna, originally published in the Herald’s “Inauguration supplement” on December 10, 1983

The struggle for human rights in Argentina is a model for other countries, but recent events bring back a feeling of insecurity

After disappointing voters with infighting and short-sightedness, the political movement needs the influx of new generations

Argentina’s democracy needs to build new dreams but also insure they can be turned into achievable goals

He will be sworn in around 11.30 a.m. in Congress and will later take the oath of his cabinet members at the Pink House