In 2010 Argentina was confronted with tense domestic situation. The death of former president Nestor Kirchner intensified the uncertainties of the upcoming presidential election. Argentina achieved a strong economic growth and gained a remarkable progress in the debt restructuring，was facing an increasing inflation pressure. The labor conflict over wage disputes had resulted in domestic instability. The Uruguay River dispute between Argentina and Uruguay was settled diplomatically，but Argentina’s relations with Brazil，the EU and China continued to be strained due to numerous trade frictions.