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This article discusses the corrupt practices and public distrust of Argentine government officials after the country's democratization in 1983. The author examines the development of the conflict between civil and political society over the powers of the representative government in the country. It is argued that Argentina's transition to democracy has created a society that is more demanding of its political leaders, especially in terms of accountability and transparency. An analysis of the presidential bribes scandal in the Argentine senate in 2000 is provided as an example of the growing disillusionment felt among the Argentine population regarding the nation's political leadership.