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Sun24Aug2008

U.S. Defeats Spain for Basketball Gold, Argentina Takes Bronze

Not too many of us will have had the energy to stay up all night to watch the game, but I'm here to tell you that the U.S. men's Olympic team was unstoppable in the final match-up with current world... Read more »

Sunday, August 24 2008 | 06:07 H

Wed20Aug2008

Argentina to Recognize Inheritance Rights of Same Sex Couples

Argentine lawmakers have signed a resolution which would grant inheritance rights to same sex couple widows and widowers. The surviving partner would inherit the pension of their partner upon their death. Gay rights activists are praising the move as a... Read more »

Wednesday, August 20 2008 | 10:51 H

Tue19Aug2008

Argentina's Olympic Women's Soccer Team Gets on the Hate Bandwagon

When the Spanish sports teams did their offensive eye posing, it was easy to dismiss the racism as coming from Europeans with their own history of conquest. But now the women's Olympic soccer team from Argentina has been caught doing... Read more »

Tuesday, August 19 2008 | 11:32 H

Mon28Jul2008

18 to Life for Argentine "Dirty War" Perps

8 men accused of torture and murder in Argentina's "dirty war" have been sentenced to 18 years to life in prison for their actions. 18 years might not seem like much, but it's significant if you are already 80 years... Read more »

Monday, July 28 2008 | 11:14 H

Mon16Jun2008

El Che is Remembered at Home

Saturday, June 14th is Flag Day in the U.S., but in Argentina, Cuba, and many other places in Latin America, June 14th was celebrated as the 80th birthday of Ernesto "el Che" Guevara. In Rosario, Argentina, a bronze statue of... Read more »

Monday, June 16 2008 | 09:38 H

Fri13Jun2008

Los Fabulosos Cadillacs are Back

One of my favorite bands of all time, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs -- defunct since 2002 -- are reuniting for a Latin American tour. Now I just need to get to a Latin American city...sheesh... The band announced its return via... Read more »

Friday, June 13 2008 | 11:52 H

Tue10Jun2008

Argentina Says No to Fur

In a country known for its fine leather, an awareness campaign around saying no to the purchase and use of animal skins may or may not go over well in Argentina. But some Argentine celebs are uniting their voices in... Read more »

Tuesday, June 10 2008 | 12:18 H

Thu22May2008

Argentine Children Murder Baby

Some shocking news out of Buenos Aires, Argentina: two children, aged 7 and 9 have allegedly murdered a baby and declared to police that they did so "with pleasure":Argentine society is witness to the horror and confusion caused by the... Read more »

Thursday, May 22 2008 | 14:29 H

Tue13May2008

Grandmothers Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Las Abuelas de la Plaza de Mayo, an Argentine activist group fighting for justice in the disappearance cases of hundreds of Argentine citizens -- many children and pregnant women -- during the country's "Dirty War" have been nominated for a... Read more »

Tuesday, May 13 2008 | 05:57 H

Mon28Apr2008

Spain Isn't Crying for Isabel

A Spanish court decided not to extradite Isabel Peron, wanted in Argentina to face charges of violating human rights. The National Court on Monday ruled that the accusations against Peron, 77, could not be termed crimes against humanity and that... Read more »

Monday, April 28 2008 | 15:32 H

Thu24Apr2008

Diego Maradona Shows His Kicking Skills on Journalists

Futbol legend Diego Maradona reacted to being closed in on my journalists as he left a Buenos Aires courthouse by kicking and cursing. La Mano de Dios was leaving an arbitration hearing with his former manager. What really set Maradona... Read more »

Thursday, April 24 2008 | 08:27 H

Mon21Apr2008

ALAS Concert Gives Sanz, Calle 13, Ricky Martin , Shakira y Mas Wings

ALAS stands for América Latina en Acción Solidaria and the organization's mission of strengthening and expanding public and private sector support for Early Childhood Development in Latin America is being supported by two free concerts on May 17th in both... Read more »

Monday, April 21 2008 | 15:47 H

Thu17Apr2008

How To Offend a Nation : Argentina Mad About los Simpsons

Spot the offense. Is it the desaparecidos comment? That fact that Eva Peron wasn't mentioned but Madonna was? Maybe it's the idea that Argentina and other Latin American nations have a history of less than democratic governments? One Argentine... Read more »

Thursday, April 17 2008 | 13:30 H

Fri11Apr2008

Olympic Torch In Argentina : Symbols Are Powerful

Symbols are powerful, and the Olympic Torch, making its way around the world, is supposed to be a symbol of good sportsmanship. With the Olympics taking place in China, that country's occupation of Tibet and protests against the occupation and... Read more »

Friday, April 11 2008 | 10:00 H

Mon17Mar2008

Santo Who Day? Zizek: Urban Beats Club Tonight at S.O.B's

Looking for a way to avoid the drunken throngs and puddles of vomit that seem to overrun NYC on St. Patrick's Day (don't act like you don't know what I'm talking about). Take refuge tonight inside S.O.B's (204 Varick Street,... Read more »

Monday, March 17 2008 | 07:57 H

Fri25Jan2008

Cristina Follows Hugo in Screwing with the Time

That saying "I'm on Latin American time" is ringing true these days. Back in August, Hugo Chavez decided he was going to change the time in Venezuela to make sure workers wake up more rested. Now newly elected Argentine president... Read more »

Friday, January 25 2008 | 17:03 H

Pink Panther to Take Argentina and Chile

The Pink Panther -- La Pantera Rosa as he's known in Spanish -- is apparently still huge in Latin America. So much so that the Panther's studio, MGM, is launching a huge branding campaign there to incite renewed Panteramanía:New York-based... Read more »

Friday, January 25 2008 | 15:09 H

Fri18Jan2008

Kirshner Got Rich While President of Argentina

Néstor Kirchner, the former president of Argentina now ceding power to his wife Cristina, can't complain about his time in La Casa Rosada. According to tax records, Mr. Kirchner increased his worth by 160% during his 4-year presidential term, from... Read more »

Friday, January 18 2008 | 11:39 H

Mon14Jan2008

Not Flying the Unfriendly Skies in Argentina

If living in South America showed me anything, it's that they really know how to protest. Travelers left stranded for up to two days in Buenos Aires' Ezeiza international airport on Saturday protested by tossing breaking equipment and attacking guards... Read more »

Monday, January 14 2008 | 08:03 H

Wed09Jan2008

Sexual Revolution in Argentina?

With Argentina electing a female president for the first time, one would like to think that women are seen and seeing themselves as more than just sex objects or arm candy for futbol players (have you watched an Argentine soccer... Read more »

Wednesday, January 09 2008 | 12:47 H

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