Argentina has just had presidential elections in November 22. But this has just been an example in how polarized the country has been since the rise of the Kirchnerism political movement. But all this has started more than have a century ago since the rise of the Peronism which has similar ideals than the Kirchenrists. The Peronisms Juan and Eva Peron ruled Argentina with huge social spending, and at the same time welcomed many new immigrants that were fleeing devastated Europe. Their rule was marked by social stability, and wealth fare for all, but for some disgruntled officials it meant the beginning of communism. After a coup which overthrew Peron a military junta took over destroying much of the Peronism era. But after coming back to exile Jaun Peron again ruled but with his less popular wife Isabel who was overthrown after he had suddenly died. A new and oppresive regime soon followed to which many Argentinians remember as the Dirty War. Soon after the demise of the regime, was the eventual democracy ,but with many economical challenges especially in the late 90's and early 2000's in which the IMF suggested Argentina to cut back on spending leaving many without jobs, and aid. This economical actions affected everyone, and with high inflation values, gave rise to the political movement called Peronism. Nestor Kirchner was elected based on the ideal of social welfare, and eliminating the controls that the IMF had imposed on Argentina.

Macri and Cristina
The political movement also gave rise to an opposition who viewed the government as an ally to communist countries, and as of an oppressive regime who wished to control every aspect of the political and social being of the country. One of the most prominent leaders in the opposition Mauricio Macri was elected governor to the Buenos Aires Province, which further complicated the relationship between him and the National government headed by Cristina Nestor's successor, which many compare them to the Peron's.
Macri and Cristina
Recently during the latest elections the relationship was further strewn when Cristina refused to hand over the presidency, and delegated powers to a temporary successor who was going to be the one who handed over the power. Also Cristina refused to have any type of meeting with Macri or the opposition movement, and left the Presidential House empty, and without greeting the new Presidential family.
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