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Argentina 2001

Argentina 2001
★ 8.3/10•2023•14•Drama
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This Spanish-language series chronicles the politics and events leading up to the most severe economic and social crisis in Argentina’s history since its return to democracy. At the center of a government in crisis, a political appointee works as a liaison between the current administration and opposition party figures who seek to rise to power.

Benjamín Ávila · Director

StatusEnded
LanguageES
First Air DateJun 7, 2023

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Beginning of the EndE142m

The Beginning of the End

December 20, 2001 marks the end of a government in freefall, but also a day of tragedy as violent repression to protests results in the loss of 39 lives. Fourteen months before this infamous day, President Fernando de la Rúa seeks to overcome Argentina’s economic crisis by appointing an unpopular minister of economy.

Jun 7, 2023

Episode 2 - The Money Isn’t ComingE237m

The Money Isn’t Coming

New minister Cavallo's plan to rescue the country’s troubling economy with IMF support faces a major setback after 9/11; talk of a devaluation begins to build. The government is pummeled at the ballot box by Peronism and scratch votes, and De la Rúa continues to look at a potential co-government with a controversial figure.

Jun 7, 2023

Episode 3 - A No-Good Face is Better than a New OneE343m

A No-Good Face is Better than a New One

Duhalde maneuvers to form an opposition and meets with the IMF in hopes of having his moment. De la Rúa continues to back Cavallo, resisting calls from his chief of cabinet and former president Alfonsín. A government measure intended to prevent capital flight sets Argentina on a course for economic collapse.

Jun 7, 2023

Episode 4 - December 2001E435m

December 2001

The president's declaration fails to quell the unrest as people from all walks of life take to the streets in protest and unite with demands for the government’s removal. Meanwhile, internal negotiations go on through the night of December 19, and a chorus calling for Cavallo’s resignation begins to grow louder.

Jun 7, 2023

Episode 5 - The Beginning and the EndE532m

The Beginning and the End

The Argentine crisis hits its peak on December 20. Government forces employ violence to repress the protests, after being given the order to clear Plaza de Mayo and indiscriminately detain whomever. Peronism rejects the government’s calls for national unity and the only recourse left for the president is to resign.

Jun 7, 2023

Episode 6 - Will We all Triumph Together?E658m

Will We all Triumph Together?

Peronism oversees the transition while the president of the Senate assumes the presidency on an interim basis. Behind the scenes, a debate takes place on whether to call early elections. An unprecedented five presidents are sworn in over a period of eleven days. In early 2002, Duhalde makes a bold promise.

Jun 7, 2023

Actors

Luis Luque

Luis Luque

Chrystian Colombo

Diego Cremonesi

Diego Cremonesi

Javier Cach

Nicolás Furtado

Nicolás Furtado

Franco Musciari

César Troncoso

César Troncoso

Eduardo Duhalde

Luis Machín

Luis Machín

Domingo Cavallo

Jean Pierre Noher

Jean Pierre Noher

Fernando de la Rúa

Alejandra Flechner

Alejandra Flechner

Hilda "Chiche" Duhalde

Cecilia Rossetto

Cecilia Rossetto

Inés Bruno

Manuel Callau

Manuel Callau

Raúl Alfonsín

Jorge Suárez

Adolfo Rodríguez Saa

Manuel Vicente

Manuel Vicente

Ramón Puerta

Vando Villamil

Vando Villamil

Carlos Ruckauf

Fernán Mirás

Fernán Mirás

Carlos "Chacho" Álvarez

Ludovico Di Santo

Ludovico Di Santo

Antonio de la Rúa

Malena Solda

Silvana

Sergio Prina

Sergio Prina

Héctor "El Toba" García

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