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Republic of Argentina v. Weltover, Inc., 504 U.S. 607, 14 (1992)

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REPUBLIC OF ARGENTINA v. WELTOVER, INC.

Opinion of the Court

city, Argentina " 'purposefully avail[ed] itself of the privilege of conducting activities within the [United States].' " Burger King Corp. v. Rudzewicz, 471 U. S. 462, 475 (1985), quoting Hanson v. Denckla, 357 U. S. 235, 253 (1958).

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We conclude that Argentina's issuance of the Bonods was a "commercial activity" under the FSIA; that its rescheduling of the maturity dates on those instruments was taken in connection with that commercial activity and had a "direct effect" in the United States; and that the District Court therefore properly asserted jurisdiction, under the FSIA, over the breach-of-contract claim based on that rescheduling. Accordingly, the judgment of the Court of Appeals is

Affirmed.

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