Which political pact between Carlos Menem and Raúl Alfonsín in November 1993 enabled the 1994 Constitutional Reform?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The Pact of Olivos (Pacto de Olivos)
- Step 1: Menem sought constitutional authorization to run for immediate presidential re-election. Step 2. Alfonsín agreed in exchange for checks on executive power (DNU limits, Council of Magistracy, 3rd senator). Answer: The Pact of Olivos (Pacto de Olivos). Why not the others: Congress passed the declaration of reform necessity based on the pact in December 1993.
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