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Argentina is a vibrant representative democracy with competitive elections, lively media and civil society sectors, and unfettered public debate. Economic instability, institutional weakness, corruption and drug-related violence are among the country’s most serious challenges.
Argentina’s internet environment remained free during the coverage period, as users generally experienced unfettered access to online content and were able to engage freely on social media. Criminal complaints were not wielded against users for COVID-19-related content as much as when the pandemic began, activists continued to use digital tools to mobilize around gender issues, and the government made decisions that favored user privacy in the face of potentially exploitative practices by social media companies. Despite these positive developments, reports of illegal government surveillance continue to emerge, while technical attacks have continued to target government entities and at least one website hosting investigative reporting.
Argentina is a regional power, and retains its historic status as a middle power in international affairs.
A major non-NATO ally of the United States, Argentina is a developing country
with the second-highest HDI (human development index) in Latin America after Chile.
It maintains the second-largest economy in South America, and is a member of G-15 and G20.
The politics of Argentina take place in the framework of what the Constitution defines as a federal presidential representative democratic republic,
where the President of Argentina is both Head of State and Head of Government.
Legislative power is vested in the two chambers of the Argentine National Congress.
The Judiciary is independent, as well as the Executive and the Legislature.
Elections take place regularly on a multi-party system.