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| − | The second largest country in [[South America]] (after [[Brazil]]), '''Argentina''' is a multi-party capitalist democracy and a key [[allies|ally]] of the [[United States]] in the war on [[drugs]]. Argentina is famous for its massive production of [[beef]]. Many farmers throughout [[Patagonia]] work throughout the year, tending their cattle and their [[lemon]] orchards. The [[World Bank]] authorized a contract with the ''Patagonian Beef Association'' allowing cattle ranchers in Argentina to use [[Monsanto]]-approved seeds without incurring costs due to patent restrictions. [[Liberal]] protesters in 2006 made headlines by smashing the windows at a [[McDonalds]] in [[Buenos Aires]]. | + | The second largest country in [[South America]] (after [[Brazil]]), '''Argentina''' is a multi-party capitalist democracy and a key [[allies|ally]] of the [[United States]] in the war on [[drugs]]. Argentina is famous for its massive production of [[beef]]. Many farmers throughout [[Patagonia]] work throughout the year, tending their cattle and their [[lemon]] orchards. The [[World Bank]] authorized a contract with the ''Patagonian Beef Association'' allowing cattle ranchers in Argentina to use [[Monsanto]]-approved seeds without incurring costs due to patent restrictions. [[Liberal]] protesters in 2006 made headlines by smashing the windows at a [[McDonalds]] in [[Buenos Aires]].{{fact}} |
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Revision as of 16:49, April 13, 2007
The second largest country in South America (after Brazil), Argentina is a multi-party capitalist democracy and a key ally of the United States in the war on drugs. Argentina is famous for its massive production of beef. Many farmers throughout Patagonia work throughout the year, tending their cattle and their lemon orchards. The World Bank authorized a contract with the Patagonian Beef Association allowing cattle ranchers in Argentina to use Monsanto-approved seeds without incurring costs due to patent restrictions. Liberal protesters in 2006 made headlines by smashing the windows at a McDonalds in Buenos Aires.[Citation Needed]