Pope Francis: Argentina’s Homegrown Holy Leader
It is the people of the slums of Buenos Aires who remember Pope Francis the most. Back then they knew him simply as Bergoglio, or Father Jorge. He spent much …
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Telos: History & Myths of Argentine Sex Hotels
Typical telo customers The range of Argentine sex hotels run from low-end, basic and frequented by prostitutes to full-blown luxury suites with two floors, a kitchen, garden and a pool …
Crazy Fist: The Life and Tragedies of Boxer Carlos Monzón
I made the whole world talk, their hearts beat. I made them see that everybody has blood. —Leon Gieco, Puño Loco The exemplar of calculated aggression in the boxing ring, …
Jewish Restaurants & Entertainment in Argentina
The Jewish population in Argentina has fluctuated since its peak in the mid 20th century but the community continues to have an endurable influence on the country’s culture, media and …
Jewish Life in Argentina: A Cultural Guide
A trip to McDonald’s may not be the first item on a Jewish traveler’s to-do list when arriving in a new city. But there is something special about Buenos Aires: …
Barrio Chino: Buenos Aires’ Little Chinese Tiger
Arrival at Buenos Aires’ Barrio Chino (Chinatown) is signaled by an ornate stone archway alongside the train tracks at the intersection of Juramento and Arribeños in Belgrano, While Argentina’s only …
Lionel Messi: Argentina’s Soccer Messiah
Argentina’s Lionel Messi has secured his place as the best football player in history. The only question among soccer fans would be exactly when that fact was established. He has …
Best of San Telmo Fair: Street Performers
Buenos Aires’ Living Statues Elaborately costumed human mannequins are ubiquitous around San Telmo when the weekly San Telmo Street Fair takes place. Among the favorites are both of the …
The Caudillo Argentino: From Rosas to Kirchner to CFK
Ex-president, Néstor Kirchner was one of many of a long line of charismatic and single-minded leaders who have shaped Argentina’s history since independence. In the ragged history of Argentine politics, he …
Diego Maradona: Life After Soccer & Death
The most famous sportsman in Argentina was never able to settle down to a quiet life of retirement after leaving football. Drug and weight problems continued to dog him after …