Argentina

Why isn’t Argentina like its presidential palace?

23 July 2010
La Casa Rosada - The Presidential Palace in Buenos Aires, Argentina

A visit to La Casa Rosada, the presidential palace in Buenos Aires, leaves you wondering what might have been with this intoxicating country. The day we visited we passed a mini-shanty town in the square outside the palace. It’s occupied by veterans of the Malvinas/Falklands war, campaigning for fair treatment from the government. We cross [...]

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Latin America – World Cup Passion

24 June 2010
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YOU can’t appreciate Latin America without appreciating football. Every country, from Mexico in the north to Chile in the south, is obsessed with the sport. Think of the superpowers of the game, Brazil and Argentina, but think also of any corner of this great landmass. And the World Cup is the best time to experience [...]

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Reflexionando en Buenos Aires

14 May 2010
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¡Qué vida! Nunca pensé que al ir de vacaciones a Buenos Aires (Argentina) algo me impactaría tanto al punto de quedar muy mal, en mi país lo he visto o puede ser que no se vea tan públicamente, pero no sé que será, quizás estoy más sensible o quizás sea otra cosa, pero el hecho [...]

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