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The War that Changed South America Forever

The War that Changed South America Forever

Guillermo Adrián D’Angelo reflects on the Triple Alliance War, which pittied Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay against Paraguay some 150 years ago, leading to devastating consequences for the landlocked country.

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A Case of Conscience

A Case of Conscience

Jessica Sequeira looks at “probablism”, the theological notion firmly associated with the Jesuits, and its controversial history in Argentina.

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Getting Down to Business: Female Entrepreneurs in Argentina

Getting Down to Business: Female Entrepreneurs in Argentina

Argentina has made great strides towards gender equality in politics and education, but when it comes to business and entrepreneurs, female participation remains minimal. Haley Cohen seeks to find out why.

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Understanding Argentina’s Coat of Arms

You’ve probably noticed it on government billboards, posters, and emblazoned on building entrances, but have you ever really looked at Argentina’s curious Coat of Arms? Haley Cohen tries to figure out its meaning.

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‘Soy Yo': Gay Pride in Argentina

‘Soy Yo’: Gay Pride in Argentina

Twenty years after the first gay pride march in Buenos Aires, Alexandra N. Katz speaks to Leon Agustin Labraña about changing attitudes in Argentina and how he came to terms with his sexuality.

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Buenos Aires Celebrates Armenia

Since 2009, government initiative ‘Buenos Aires Celebra’ has been celebrating the cultures and customs of various immigrant communities through the organisation of regular free events. Laura Mowat reports on the Armenian community’s festival.

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VIDEO: Charrúa Bolivian Festival Buenos Aires 2011

VIDEO: Charrúa Bolivian Festival Buenos Aires 2011

Alexandra N. Katz heads to the annual festival in the Charrúa neighbourhood – a celebration of Bolivian culture that draws around 50,000 people to this little-known corner of Buenos Aires.

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Guest Feature: CCEBA Exhibits a New Politics

Guest Feature: CCEBA Exhibits a New Politics

Juanele’s Lauren Pringle finds a politically sensitive exhibition outside the Spanish Cultural Centre of Buenos Aires (CCEBA), in the heart of San Telmo…

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The Indy Eye: Luján Pilgrimage

The Indy Eye: Luján Pilgrimage

The 37th annual Luján youth pilgrimage took place last weekend, beginning in Liniers and running the length of Avenida Rivadavia to Luján, almost 60km away in the province of Buenos Aires.

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The Indy Eye: Worshipping San Cayetano

The Indy Eye: Worshipping San Cayetano

Every 7th August, thousands of believers make their way to the San Cayetano church in Liniers to give thanks and requests to San Cayetano, patron saint of bread and work. Jessie Akin shares her photos from this event with our readers.

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