POVERTY IN THE PANDEMIC Argentina’s poorest faces up to challenges amid shutdown 28-03-2020 10:57 Low-income neighbourhoods are organising themselves against Covid-19, with social organisations playing a key role for those on the breadline.
KIDNAP DRAMA Lanús player freed by kidnappers after US$5,000 ransom payment 27-01-2020 15:53 Superliga defender Lautaro Valenti freed after being detained by kidnappers. Criminals demanded US$70,000 – but eventually accepted US$5,000 and 3,000 pesos.
ARGENTINE FOOTBALL Regular supporters suffer as hooligans, security forces turn Lanús into a warzone 21-09-2019 11:37 Policing football in Buenos Aires Province is difficult, sure, but violence will only be eradicated by consistent, systematic policies – not big shows of force. by Dan Edwards