For comparison with last year

Livin' La Vida Portena

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July 5th 2008
Yes, I am still here. In case you're not jealous yet, I writing this entry on my laptop, sitting on my balcony. Today the temperature climbed into the high 70's, and now it has cooled about 10 degrees. From my seat here, I am staring directly at the Obelisk, which is lit up at night. Since today was the perfect Buenos Aires day, I guess it's the right time to write about my life since I've b ... read more

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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 an... ... read more