The country’s vice president, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, was sentenced to six years in prison and banned from public office for steering public works contracts to a family friend.
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The Drummer Who Reminds People That ‘You Can Play Music as You Like’
Miguel Tomasín, one of the few professional musicians with Down syndrome, has brought attention to the artistic visions of people with developmental disabilities, with his band releasing over 100 albums.
Hebe de Bonafini, 93, Who Rallied Mothers of ‘the Disappeared,’ Dies
She was a key force behind a 1970s human rights movement demanding justice from Argentina’s brutal military dictatorship. Her extreme leftist views later made her a polarizing figure.
Your Wednesday Briefing: Indonesia’s Death Toll Climbs
Plus Saudi Arabia defeats Argentina, Australia loses to France and lockdowns spread across China.
What Does Sustainable Living Look Like? Maybe Like Uruguay
No greater challenge faces humanity than reducing emissions without backsliding into preindustrial poverty. One tiny country is leading the way.
2 Michael Jackson Impersonators Look Identical. The Resemblance Ends There.
Two imitators of the King of Pop in Buenos Aires offer a study in contrasts, reflective of Argentina’s deep economic divide. One man financed 13 surgeries, while the other draws on his sideburns.
Attempt to Kill Argentina’s Vice President Fuels Conspiracy Theories
An assassination attempt against Argentina’s vice president, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, failed. Now many Argentines believe the entire event was a hoax.
Argentina Reels From Assassination Attempt on Its Vice President
The man who the authorities believe tried to shoot Cristina Fernández de Kirchner showed an interest in a mix of fringe ideologies, including the far right, his social media showed.
Argentina’s Vice President Unharmed After Assassination Attempt
A man tried to fire a gun inches from the head of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, the country’s most prominent leader, but it did not go off.
Why Many in Argentina Continue to Bet on Cryptocurrency
Even though cryptocurrencies have lost value, many Argentines see them as a less risky choice than their own currency, whose worth has plunged as inflation has soared.