Background: Following independence from Spain in 1816, Argentina experienced periods of internal political conflict between conservatives and liberals and between civilian and military factions. After World War II, a long period of Peronist authoritarian rule and interference in subsequent governments was followed by a military junta that took power in 1976. Democracy returned in 1983, and numerous elections since then have underscored Argentina's progress in democratic consolidation.
February 9th 2008South America » Argentina » Entre Ríos » Gualeguaychú Elaborate costumes. Sensual dancing. Colorful floats. Exuberent music. Body glitter. Plastic breasts covered with bejewelled pasties.
Carnaval. The biggest, craziest celebration in South Amer ... 51 photos[full story]
February 25th 2008South America » Argentina » Entre Ríos » Gualeguaychú This is one for the story books. Planning for this trip got a little out of hand. We all live pretty far from each other and this group was half FSD and half Argentine friends of one of the girls. Co ... 7 photos[full story]
February 24th 2008South America » Argentina » Entre Ríos » Gualeguaychú Carnaval? In Argentina? Yes. Apparently, there is a big carnaval just 3 hours from Buenos Aires, every week during Januaray, February and March. Anyway I went to this carnaval with a tour, so we got t ... 7 photos[full story]
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