A bill before the Senate would make abortion legal in the predominantly Catholic nation, the homeland of Pope Francis. Its approval likely would have significant effect across Latin America.
Tag: Buenos Aires (Argentina)
In Argentina, Vote to Legalize Abortion Passes Lower House of Congress
Argentina’s President Alberto Fernández has made the rights of women and of gay and transgender people central to his government, even through a recession and a pandemic.
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.
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.
An Opera Singer Goes From Tenor to Soprano, and Her Career Takes Off
María Castillo de Lima was doing well, with a coveted spot in a renowned Argentine theater. But she became a breakout star after her transition.
‘A Caricature of the Patriarchy’: Argentine Feminists Remake Tango
A group of activists is trying to make tango less dogmatic about traditional gender roles, and more assertive about rooting out sexual harassment and assault.
Argentina Restricts Access to Foreign Currency to Stave Off Financial Crisis
The imposition of currency controls is a remarkable about-face for Argentina’s president, who was elected on the promise of liberalizing the economy.
Argentina Designates Hezbollah Terrorist Group on 25th Anniversary of Bombing
The designation, which came a day before a visit by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, coincided with the anniversary of a 1994 attack on a Jewish community center that killed 85.
Argentina’s #MeToo Moment: Actress Shares Account of Assault
An Argentine actress accused an older male colleague of raping her when she was a minor, starting a big movement that has been likened to #MeToo.
China Will Slash Car Tariffs, Trump Says in a (Vague) Tweet
With details scant and officials in both countries mum on the issue of American-made autos, industry experts were left guessing as to what the president meant.