Since 1983, Argentina has enjoyed continuous democracy notwithstanding some tumultuous times, very poor average economic performance until 2003 (though with solid growth and low inflation from 1991 to 1998), a dramatic growth in poverty and inequality until 2003, and two severe economic crises (1988 – 89 and 2001 - 02). De-radicalization and the prevalence of actors with strong normative commitments to democracy have been key to the survival of democracy. International support for democracy has helped.