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Leave No Stone Unturned: The Disappearance of Jorge Julio López

Leave No Stone Unturned: The Disappearance of Jorge Julio López

Five years after Jorge Julio López’ disappearance, Patricia di Filippo says the unresolved case shows that some elements of the military-police state active in the 1976-83 dictatorship are still alive and kicking.

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Police Violence: Argentina’s Never-Ending Story

Police Violence: Argentina’s Never-Ending Story

After another violent confrontation last month in Jujuy Province, Mia de Graaf takes a look at the recurring problem of police brutality in Argentina.

Posted in Human Rights, News From Argentina, TOP STORY0 Comments

The Indy Eye: Slut Walk

The Slut Walk or Marcha de las Putas came to Buenos Aires on a bitter cold evening last Friday. Women marched from the Obelisk to Congreso taking back the word Puta. Photographers Jessie Akin and Shane Korpisto captured the evening.

Posted in Photoessay, Urban Life1 Comment

Cruce de Miradas

Mhairi Roberts visits Cruce de Miradas, a photography project with the core idea of social inclusion run out of Moreno, a suburb of Buenos Aires.

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Slutwalk Argentina

When a Canadian police officer told women to strop dressing like sluts so as not to be victimised, there was a global outcry. Many took to the streets in a ‘slutwalk’ protest. The phenomenon hits Argentina today.

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Do You Know Who You Are? The Never-ending Search of the Abuelas

“In Argentina, not everybody knows who they are.” This is the way the Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo introduce their campaign to recover their grandchildren, who went missing during the last dictatorship.

Posted in Human Rights, TOP STORY2 Comments

Malva: A Transvestite Eye on Argentine History

Louise Dewast sits down with Malva, Argentina’s oldest transvestite at 90 years old, who has just published her autobiography, ‘Malva, mi recorrido’.

Posted in TOP STORY, Urban Life2 Comments

Argentina Celebrates World Environment Day

Sunday 5th June El Galpón farmers’ market played host to Ambientate’s celebrations for World Environment Day. The event included an array of bands, a bicycle fashion show and organic food.

Posted in Environment, TOP STORY0 Comments

The Indy Eye: World Environment Day

Ambientate organised an event to celebrate World Environment Day at El Galpón. Photographer Beatrice Murch covered the event and shares her shots here.

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From Macho to Metro? Male Vanity in Argentina

What has traditionally been a female concern – body image – has now become a significant male issue. Especially in Argentina, men seem to be getting more vain.

Posted in TOP STORY, Urban Life1 Comment

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