Argentina

Located in the southern portion of South America, Argentina is the eighth largest country in the world by area, and is the second largest in South America, second only to Brazil. Argentina has over 44.5 million residents, making it the 31st most populous country in the world. The country’s capital city is Buenos Aires.  The country also claims sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, the South Sandwich Islands, and Southern Georgia.  Each province and capital in the county has its own Constitution, which exists under the Federal System.

The country has seen strong stability and growth in market size, and a growing tech-sector, has led to Argentina being classified as an upper-middle-class income economy. As a federal constitutional republic and representative democracy, the governmental politics run on checks and balances in Argentina, which are defined by the country’s Constitution. The federal government is made up of the legislative, judiciary, and the executive branch, giving the President the power as Commander in Chief of the Military and has the power to veto bills. The President also appoints cabinet members and other federal officers in the country.

The judicial system in Argentina consists of two systems: federal and provincial courts.  The Federal courts deal with cases of national character or settle disputes between provinces.  This branch is led by the Argentinian Supreme Court, which supervises the federal courts.  The federal court system also includes nine appellate three-judge courts, single-judge district courts (at least one in each province) and one judge territorial courts.  Lower court judges are appointed by the president. 

Provincial courts include the following:

• Supreme Courts
• Appellate Courts
• Courts of First instance
• Minor courts of justices of the peace
• Market Judges

In 1853 Trial by jury was authorized by the constitution in criminal cases, but it has been used sporadically since establishment was left to the discretion of congress.

Argentina is a member of the G15 and G20, Union of South American Nations, the United Nations, World Bank, and other international organizations.

Benefiting greatly from rich natural resources, the country has a highly industrialized economy, and growth in the tech industry has strengthened Argentina’s economy.  Additionally, Argentina has a prominent agricultural sector.  It rates very highly in the Human Development Index. Argentina is a member of the G20, list of growing economies in the world.

For those who are interested in reading the latest international news from Argentina, including new legislation, stories, news, and international affairs, the National Law Review is a free online resource to visit. In addition to news, visitors can read about immigration, the country’s natural resources, trade, imports and exports, international affairs, and other top stories from the country. Visitors to the National Law Review will also find news relating to US affairs, and how they are impacted by Argentina, and other countries around the world.