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People protest in NYC for ceasefire in Palestine.

US citizens march nationwide, calling for ceasefire in Gaza

05-03-2024 13:49 As global and domestic pressure on Joe Biden's administration grows over United States’ role in Gaza conflict, protests take place across nation calling for cessation of hostilities in Middle East.

by Montserrat Pagan

BOOKS & LITERATURE

Book lovers gather for 16th annual antique book fair in Buenos Aires

02-12-2023 13:24 Sixteenth edition of Feria del Libro Antiguo de Buenos Aires draws booksellers, writers, artists and book conservators to capital.

by Montserrat Pagan

People march against violence holding Palestinian flags for 25N.

POLITICS

25N: Demonstrators for women's rights call for end to global violence

27-11-2023 20:42 Protesters march to defend their “conquered rights” in Buenos Aires following election of Javier Milei as Argentina’s next president. Thousands attending fear for the country's future, but also show their support for Palestine amidst war and violence.

by Montserrat Pagan

An apartment building on Guayaquil Street in Caballito, Buenos Aires, was painted with a black Star of David on the night of Tuesday, October 31 – scenes reminiscent of the way the Nazis identified Jews and their property before and during World War II.

WAR IN MIDDLE EAST

Anti-Semitism fears grow amid Israel-Hamas war

03-11-2023 10:21 More than 100 complaints of anti-Semitism have been reported to DAIA Jewish organisation since outbreak of war in Middle East; 'Star of David' graffiti on building in Caballito ramps up discrimination fears as Jewish schools issue uniform warning.

by Montserrat Pagan

Porteños in Spider-Man costumes flocked to the Obelisk for the record-breaking effort.

RECORD-BREAKING WEB SLINGERS

Spider-Verse comes to Buenos Aires for world record bid

02-11-2023 21:17 Estimated 3,000 porteños flock to the capital’s iconic Obelisk dressed in Spider-Man costumes in attempt to break Guinness World Record.

by Montserrat Pagan

Supporters gather in advance of Javier Milei's closing campaign rally at the Movistar Arena on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.

ELECTIONS 2023

‘He will win, I feel it’ – Milei supporters dare to dream as election nears

19-10-2023 23:12 With a crunch presidential election just days away, Javier Milei’s supporters remain confident that Argentina is set to choose a libertarian future.

by Montserrat Pagan