Images of the Madres of the Plaza de Mayo

The wites scarfs painted in the Plaza represent the mothers of the Plaza de Mayo, a group that has protested the military's actions during the 'dirty years' for more than thirty years

Our Friend Reuben

September 2nd 2006
I forgot to mention that during our plane trip from Lima to Buenos Aires, we met a man named Reuben. Our encounter began by Reuben explaining to me that I may be in for a surprise in my shorts and short-sleeved T-shirt when we arrived in BA. He explained that it was winter in Argentina and that my tropical summer clothing may not be adequate for our 3am arrival. After this we swapped introduc ... read more

South America » Argentina » Buenos Aires

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

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