The Plaza de Mayo is as fundamental to Argentine political history as La Boca and homesick immigrants are to tango. The square is a political hub, financial and administrative center and throughout history has been a symbol of disaster, rebellion and hope. In May 1810, the May Revolution began in what was then called the […]
Foto of the Week: Cacerolazo in Plaza de Mayo
Cacerolazo on Thursday, June 8 in Plaza de Mayo. One week after middle and upper class citizens first took to the streets to protest limits on the purchase of dollars, corruption and crime in Argentina, a modest crowd of a few hundred people braved the cold to bang on pots and pans. One sign in […]