Argentina's President Mauricio Macri (L) gives a speech next to vice-president Gabriella Michett after being sworn-in to office at the Argentine Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina, December 10, 2015. REUTERS/Andres Stapff
BBC: Mauricio Macri: Argentina's new president vows to unite nation
Mauricio Macri has been sworn in as Argentina's president, vowing to unite the nation and revive the economy.
The centre-right Mr Macri took the oath of office in Congress but his inauguration was boycotted by his predecessor, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, in a row over the venue.
In his inaugural speech, Mr Macri vowed to tackle corruption, poverty and drug trafficking.
He also pledged "team work" and an end to confrontation in politics.
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AFRICA
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EUROPE
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AMERICAS
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