Argentina
In Argentina, ‘Swifties Don’t Vote For Milei’
Just days before the presidential elections in Argentina, Taylor Swift fans wanted to make sure their voices were heard. Pink posters with the caption: "Swifties Don't Vote for Milei” were spotted all around the country’s biggest stadium, where the pop star recently performed three sold-out concerts. Javier Milei is a far-right libertarian candidate who has proposed radical changes if elected.
Argentines document European ancestry to migrate to the EU
‘It’s the new soccer, where stars are born’: Trap music boom inspires Argentine youth
Finding Ukraine’s stolen children and bringing perpetrators to justice: lessons from Argentina
Argentines wage ‘mental war’ against inflation as prices double in a year
Argentina hailed World Cup champions after dramatic win
After more than 120 minutes of play, Argentina beat France in penalty kicks in an extraordinary match on Sunday at this year’s World Cup in Doha, Qatar.
Did the world 'build back better' since the start of the pandemic? Not so much.
Two years into the pandemic, stimulus money around the world has largely fallen short in transforming the energy economy.
For developing countries, the war in Ukraine means even higher food prices
African and Latin American countries have been struggling to control inflation rates during the pandemic. The war in Ukraine threatens to increase food prices even more and make hunger in some countries worse.
Rebuilding efforts underway after devastating fires rage through Argentina’s northern wetlands
The ongoing drought in South America has led to wildfires in wetlands that are typically wet enough to avoid them. Firefighters now have them largely under control in northern Argentina, but with climate change, and the cattle industry, wildfires are increasingly expected to be a threat to nature and wildlife in the region.
Fire and climate change are altering Patagonia’s ecosystems
Wildfires have been raging in Patagonia, on the tip of South America, where until recently fires were rare — an unwelcome sign of things to come, scientists say.
Seemingly small shifts in global temperatures have huge consequences for the planet
The year 2021 was once again one of the hottest on record. And what may seem like a slight temperature increase has actually caused devastating effects across the globe, with natural disasters becoming stronger and deadlier.
Feminist tango collectives take center stage in Argentina
All-female and all-queer tango groups playing contemporary tango songs with a feminist lens are on the rise in Argentina.
From Argentina to US to Spain: A personal history told through childhood audio diaries
Long forgotten tape cassettes from the first 13 years of her life carry reporter Lucía Benavides back to childhood memories of her original home in Argentina.
How the Beatles inspired a rock revolution in Argentina
The birth of Argentine rock coincided with a turbulent time in Latin American history when many countries fell under military dictatorships.
Elvis Costello’s ‘Spanish Model’ brings back rock-and-roll classics to a Spanish-speaking audience
Grammy award-winning musician Elvis Costello has a new album, but you won't hear his voice on it. This time, it’s a remix featuring voices from across the Spanish-singing world.