Argentina: Los Próximos Pasos

“Argentina: Los Próximos Pasos,” is an interview series that examines the major challenges Argentina is confronting and the policy responses designed to restore sustainable economic growth and reduce poverty. These interviews are organized in coordination with the Embassy of Argentina in the United States and are moderated by Benjamin N. Gedan, deputy director of the Wilson Center’s Latin American Program and director of its Argentina Project.

Benjamin Gedan Interviews Argentina's Security Minister Sabina Frederic (Part 1)

The Latin American Program’s Benjamin Gedan speaks with Sabina Frederic, Argentina's security minister, about the new government's security strategies and its approach to drug policy.

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Benjamin Gedan Interviews Argentina's Security Minister Sabina Frederic (Part 2)

The Latin American Program’s Benjamin Gedan speaks with Sabina Frederic, Argentina's security minister, about the role of the armed forces in domestic security, and whether rising unemployment and poverty could increase crime, especially after the coronavirus quarantine ends.

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Benjamin Gedan Interviews Argentina's Health Minister Ginés González García

The Latin American Program’s Benjamin Gedan speaks with Ginés González García, the health minister of Argentina, about the country’s COVID-19 response, potential post-pandemic health reforms and the challenges of its shared border with Brazil.

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Benjamin Gedan Interviews Argentina’s Minister of Productive Development Matías Kulfas (Part 1)

The Latin American Program’s Benjamin Gedan speaks with Matías Kulfas, the minister of productive development of Argentina, about the new government’s plan to boost economic growth and the implications of the nationalization of soybean processor Vicentin.

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Benjamin Gedan Interviews Argentina’s Minister of Productive Development Matías Kulfas (Part 2)

The Latin American Program’s Benjamin Gedan speaks with Matías Kulfas, the minister of productive development of Argentina, about the outlook for Argentina’s energy sector, the future of Mercosur and the challenges faced by Argentina’s low-cost carriers.

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Benjamin Gedan Interviews Argentina's Foreign Minister Felipe Solá (Part 1)

The Latin American Program’s Benjamin Gedan speaks with Felipe Solá, the foreign minister of Argentina, about U.S.-Argentina relations, the future of Mercosur and Argentina’s approach to international trade.

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Benjamin Gedan Interviews Argentina's Foreign Minister Felipe Solá (Part 2)

The Latin American Program’s Benjamin Gedan speaks with Felipe Solá, the foreign minister of Argentina, about Argentina's relationship with Brazil, and the diplomatic challenge of deepening ties to China while maintaining a strong relationship with the United States.

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