Diego Maradona: Life Scandals of the Soccer Star
Diego Maradona’s life, like others who fought their way out of extreme poverty to stand with the world at their feet, followed a story arc that has included many profound …
People
The people of Argentina are diverse, as in any country that had a large immigration wave.
From the indigenous contribution of yerba mate, to the Italian-influenced diet or the Arab contribution of Argentina’s favorite snack, find out about the unique identity and idiosyncrasies of Argentina’s population.
Diego Maradona: Goal of the Century
Diego Maradona appeared in four World Cup tournaments — more than any other Argentinian. He had minor moments of glory in 1982 as a youngster and in 1994 as a …
Diego Maradona: The Man, the Myth
Diego Maradona will be remembered as one of the greatest sport legends in Argentina’s history. He led a tumultuous personal life with troubled romantic relationships, illegitimate children in various countries …
The Gaucho ‘Saint’ Revered Among the Poor in Buenos Aires
←continued from Gauchito Gil—Argentina’s Gaucho Saint In the bleak part of the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Chacarita, in a tree-lined plaza just outside the country’s largest cemetery, a cluster of …
The Irish at the End of the World
“The first thing to note is that in my son’s veins flowed the blood of the Irish rebels.”—Ernesto Guevara Lynch, speaking of his son, Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara. Everyone knows the …
Italy’s Echo in Argentina: Politics & Fashion
If Argentina was psychoanalyzed it might be uncovered that its almost constant state of political turmoil has its roots in Italy. Parallels can easily be drawn between Italy’s perennial game of …
Italians & La Dolce Vita in Argentina
They say that Argentines are Italians who happen to speak Spanish. With several waves of immigrants arriving from the boot-shaped nation since Argentina won independence from Spain, it seems every …