VOICED : Kirchner: Quieren voltear al gobierno

VOICED : Kirchner: Quieren voltear al gobierno

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Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Business

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Argentinian President Cristina Kirchner addressed her followers at Casa Rosada, denouncing attempts by financial, industrial, and political sectors to undermine her government. The US justice system has blocked debt payments following Argentina's default on a ruling favoring 'vulture funds.' In defiance, Argentina deposited $161 million for restructured debt creditors, leading to a US contempt declaration. Kirchner also reported threats to her life, initially attributing them to ISIS but later correcting the source. She accused soybean producers and the automotive industry of price speculation and supply manipulation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did President Cristina Kirchner accuse certain sectors of attempting to do?

Support her government

Undermine her government

Increase economic growth

Promote international trade

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the U.S. court take regarding Argentina's debt payments?

Ignored the payments

Increased the payments

Blocked the payments

Approved the payments

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Argentina respond to the U.S. court's decision on debt payments?

By ignoring the decision

By depositing funds for restructured debt

By increasing taxes

By seeking international loans

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Kirchner initially claim about the threats against her life?

They were from an industrial sector

They were from a local political group

They were from the Islamic State group

They were from a financial institution

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Kirchner accuse of speculating with prices and supply?

The automotive industry and soybean producers

International investors

Financial institutions

Local government officials