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Members of the Orquesta de los Barrios youth orchesta: Micaela Sandoval, Ruth Geréz, Lucas Flores.

Youth orchestra cultivates more than just music

03-05-2025 05:15 Director Néstor Tedesco’s Orquesta de los Barrios youth orchestra provides a network of support for young musicians from the city’s low-income neighbourhoods.

by Zella Milfred

Images from clashes between pensioners, football fans and sympathisers and the security forces during a protest near Congress on March 12, 2025.

CLASHES WITH SECURITY FORCES

More than 120 detained, 20 injured as pensions protest turns violent

13-03-2025 01:54 Protesting pensioners joined by football supporters for anti-austerity demonstration; Security forces clash with hooligans; 124 detained and at least 20 injured in one of the most violent demonstrations against Milei’s austerity measures.

by Zella Milfred

Images from the demonstration marking International Women's Day 2025 in Buenos Aires City, on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

#8M: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

Marchers tell Milei no backtracking on women’s rights

09-03-2025 14:30 Feminists of all ages march in Buenos Aires to voice criticism of Milei government’s policies on International Women’s Day; demonstrators demand an end to gender violence and discrimination.

by Zella Milfred

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Argentina President Javier Milei.

UKRAINE CONFLICT

Zelenskyy left in the cold as Milei takes Trumpian twist

28-02-2025 14:57 Once a close ally, Milei turned his back on Zelenskyy after Argentina’s government failed to condemn Russian aggression in a controversial UN vote last week.

by Zella Milfred

The Luna Park stadium began as a boxing arena in 1932 before becoming a site for legendary musical, social and political events.

BUENOS AIRES CITY

Renovation of Luna Park approved by commission

21-02-2025 10:48 Controversial proposal to renovate Luna Park venue in Buenos clears first round of approval; Heritage organisations voice warning for iconic symbol of city’s cultural and athletic history.

by Zella Milfred

REACTION TO PULL-OUT

Experts voice criticism of Milei’s decision to quit WHO

07-02-2025 21:28 Opposition lawmakers, healthcare experts and analysts warn that President Javier Milei’s decision to withdraw Argentina from the World Health Organization will cut the country off from international health guidance, research and technology.

by Zella Milfred

An 'anti-fascist' and 'anti-racist' Pride march will begin at Congress on Saturday, February 1 at 4pm.

Human Rights

Activists call ‘Federal Pride March’ to repudiate Milei’s remarks

30-01-2025 22:37 “Anti-fascist” and “anti-racist” rally will take place this Saturday, with protesters marching from Congress to the Plaza de Mayo.

by Zella Milfred

Members of the Argentine Federal Police (PFA) stand guard during a protest against the

HUMAN RIGHTS

Human Rights Watch warns of 'institutional deterioration' under Milei

24-01-2025 18:39 New report by Human Rights Watch criticises Argentina’s mistreatment of freedom of speech, gender equality and judicial integrity.

by Zella Milfred