He was ranked with Pelé among the best, and his ability to surprise and startle won over fans and even critics. But his excesses and addictions darkened his legacy.
Tag: Argentina
An Alpine Retreat in Patagonia
When summer comes to Europe or the Rockies, skiers head to San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina, a year-round outdoor adventure destination.
Argentina to Allow Medicinal Marijuana to Be Grown at Home
The new regulation also orders insurance providers to cover cannabis products prescribed by doctors. Some of the strongest champions of the government’s move were mothers of sick children.
1945: Strike Paralyzes Argentina
A 24-hour walkout backed by the government to show support for Col. Juan D. Peron brought the country to a standstill.
Argentina Spied on Families of Lost Submarine Crew, Officials Say
The families had grown angry at the former government for delaying the search operation and giving them what turned out to be false hope. Now, the new government says spies tracked the families.
‘Fixing the Damage We’ve Done’: Rewilding Jaguars in Argentina
Bringing back the top predator to Argentina’s wetlands could restore the health of an entire ecosystem. But inducing five felines with troubled pasts to hunt, and mate, is not easy.
You Can’t Escape Lice, Even 6,500 Feet Below the Ocean
A species of insect tags along with elephant seals as they spend months at sea, enduring the crushing pressure changes of the mammals’ dives.
How to Move Your Elephant During a Pandemic
After decades in captivity and a 1,700-mile road trip from Argentina into Brazil, an Asian elephant named Mara finally gained a chance to roam.
Mothers’ Power in U.S. Protests Echoes a Global Tradition
When mothers take to the streets — particularly those from privileged groups — governments take note. The “wall of moms” in Portland has taken up the cause against police violence.
With Flights Banned, Son Sails Solo Across Atlantic to Reach Father, 90
An Argentine man stuck in Portugal because of the virus travels for 85 days the only way he could: in a small boat.