The Argentina Independent plans on launching a free, independent, monthly publication in June. In order to remain 100% independent, we are hoping to raise the funds to cover the initial costs of design, printing and distribution via crowdfunding platform Ideame.
And to remind you of all the good things we have done over the course of the past six years as a publication, as well as giving you a reason to support us in our bid to go into print and help us keep doing such things, we will be bringing you a taste of some of the good times each week! This week – our favourite videos from The Indy archive.
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Murga in Buenos Aires
As South America celebrates Carnaval, February in Buenos Aires is all about Murga, a traditional celebration of music, dance and colour that fills the streets of the capital throughout the month. Alex Glynn learns more about the origins of the Murga, and discovers its importance social role in uniting local communities.
Argentina’s Tattoo Show
Megan Cassidy heads to Argentina’s 8th annual Tattoo Show to meet with organisers, a network of friends who have worked in the industry together for years.
Dog Walking in Buenos Aires
There are almost 500,000 dogs in Buenos Aires, and every day Mariano Zavalia walks 23 of them. Anna White-Nockleby joins him on his 16km circuit to find out more about this curious profession.
ESMA: Argentina’s Human Rights Museum
Thirty-six years after the start of the 1976-83 military dictatorship, Marc Rogers visits ESMA with Víctor Basterra, a survivor of the infamous former clandestine detention centre in Buenos Aires, which has been converted into a memorial for the 30,000 disappeared during the darkest chapter in Argentina’s history.
The Cartoneros of Buenos Aires
Robin Minchom spends a day with Rosa and Chavez, two of thousands of urban recyclyers – known locally ascartoneros – operating in Buenos Aires. Working from 3-11pm, six days a week, the couple search for recyclable material on the streets of the capital, forming an integral part of waste management in the city.
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