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Jorge Mario Bergoglio (center) now known as Pope Francis visiting a Buenos Aires slum in 1998.

Was Pope Francis silent during Argentina's Dirty War?

Pope Francis "locked horns" with two of his Jesuit mentors during Argentina's Dirty War.

Was Pope Francis silent during Argentina's Dirty War?
Argentina's President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, sitting in a wheelchair, addresses the nation during a televised speech in Buenos Aires announcing an attempt to disband SIDE, the country's intelligence agency.

Argentina's president declares war on 'the power behind the power' — her country's spies

Argentina's president declares war on 'the power behind the power' — her country's spies
Argentina's Economy Minister Martin Lousteau and his girlfriend Anita attend the final match at the Buenos Aires Open tennis tournament between Jose Acasuso and David Nalbandian February 24, 2008.

Inflation — and hotness — make economists superstars in Argentina 

Inflation — and hotness — make economists superstars in Argentina 
A man looks at a poster placed on an advertising board that reads "Yesterday, Braden or Peron - Today: Griesa or Cristina", in Buenos Aires on July 29, 2014. Argentine debt negotiators held talks in New York on Tuesday with the U.S. mediator in the South

The new Argentine debt crisis resurrects painful memories and fears of economic disaster

The new Argentine debt crisis resurrects painful memories and fears of economic disaster

Landlocked Country in South America Sues Neighbor to Get Coastline Back

Landlocked Country in South America Sues Neighbor to Get Coastline Back

Pope Francis and Argentina's Dirty War

The new Pope, formerly Jorge Mario Bergoglio, was head of the Jesuit Order in Argentina during much of that nation's darkest episode, the so-called Dirty War in the 1970s and early '80s. That has led to some uncomfortable questions there about his role.

Pope Francis and Argentina's Dirty War