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June 1992: World Bank President Says Argentina Neoliberal Reforms Are ‘An Example for All of Latin America’

World Bank president Lewis Preston, in the luxurious dining room of the Argentine Jockey Club, over plates of smoked salmon and duck à l’orange, declares that Argentina’s “process of adjustment” is “an example for all of Latin America.” [Santoro, 2/6/2003]