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Weekly Report - 30 November 2017 (WR-17-47)

ARGENTINA: Missing submarine provides headache for Macri

An Argentine navy submarine and its 44-strong crew has disappeared in the South Atlantic. the fear isthat It is believed that the ARA San Juan suffered some technical problems while on a routine mission and that it has sunk. But with the vessel yet to be found the government led by President Mauricio Macri is under pressure to determine exactly what happened and if any officials have any questions to answer over what looks to be a national tragedy. Local press reports have been critical of the handling of the emergency by the authorities after uncovering evidence suggesting that the incident may be the result of a series of acts of gross negligence and corruption dating back years. Should this be confirmed, it could spark public discontent against the government and force Macri to take drastic action.

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