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Ideas Society

Pope Francis: The Poor Offer Salvation For The Rest Of Us

A closer reading of the Pope’s recent treatise that challenges the way contemporary culture sees poverty in society.

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Geopolitics Society

Youth Unemployment: Can Apprenticeships Work In Argentina Like In Germany?

In places like Germany, the so-called ‘dual system’ approach gives young people a chance to learn marketable skills by continuing their education in a proper workplace setting.

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Economy Geopolitics Ideas

The Economics, Both Real And Imagined, Behind Latin America’s Unrest

Many people have had to tighten their purse strings in recent years. But that’s only part of what’s fueling frustrations in the region.

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In The News

The Many Benefits Of Building With Bamboo

Drawing inspiration from his childhood in Colombia, architect Mauricio Cárdenas is convinced that the age-old material also has a bright future.

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Ideas Society

Loneliness: A Global Ailment Of Our Aging, Virtual Society

Globally, 25% of all people admit they have nobody to talk to, with older people living longer and young people spending their time on line.

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In The News

Fernández v. Bolsonaro: Argentina-Brazil Trade Now At Risk

It’s no secret that Brazil’s ultra-conservative leader and the incoming president of Argentina have deeply divergent political leanings.

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Geopolitics Ideas

Argentina’s Next President Has A Mandate, Not A Blank Check

Election winners Alberto Fernández and Cristina Kirchner will soon take over leadership of the country. But they’ve also lost momentum already …

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In The News

As Online Medicine Spreads, Doctors Push Back In Argentina

Doctors still make house calls in the South American country. But more and more, health care services providers are urging patients to try ‘las videoconsultas.’

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Ideas Society

Soccer Gods Messi And Maradona Are Not Above The Law

Soccer stars and public figures show their dismal side when they play the victims on being caught in contempt of the law.

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Geopolitics Ideas

Argentina Is Giving Away The Farm On The Falklands

The Argentine government has bent over backwards to please the UK while getting nothing in return.

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Food / Travel Society

Rethinking The Hotel: Open And Fluid Replaces Exclusivity

Hotels are changing their design to reflect the style of modern travelers. A key component now is the entrance and lobby, which are morphing from the secluded and palatial into a multipurpose space that welcomes both guests and the public.

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In The News

Recognizing And Reviving Argentina’s Indigenous Languages

Researchers have identified more than 30 different languages in the South American country, 15 of which are still spoken on a regular basis.

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Future

The Sad Story Of Argentina’s Disappearing Space Rocks

Campo del Cielo, in the far north, has an usual concentration of meteorites. But little by little they’re being pilfered, and often smuggled out of the country.

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Geopolitics Ideas

It’s Complicated: Politicians And The Truth

Speaking the truth includes an honest expression of doubts and shortcomings. How many politicians and public figures do that.

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Green Or Gone Ideas

World On Fire: The Amazon Is Only Part Of The Problem

It’s easy to fault Jair Bolsonaro for his apparent indifference to the unfolding environmental disaster in Brazil. But there’s plenty of blame to go around.

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Ideas Society

In Buenos Aires, Why ‘Zero Waste’ Beats Recycling

Many around the world are seeing a radical reduction in generating trash as key to tackling our massive pollution problem. The big change, as certain residents of Buenos Aires explain, is to stop buying packaged products.

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In The News

Argentina’s Prohibitive Presidential Front-Runner, In His Own Words

An interview with Peronist candidate Albérto Fernández, who together with his running mate — former president Cristina Kirchner — is looking to unseat Mauricio Macri.

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In The News

Sourcing A Sudden Rat Invasion In Buenos Aires

Trying to track down the source of what seems like a rodent explosion in the Argentine capital. Any advice from Paris…or Baltimore?

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In The News

Five Argentine Design Firms Join Up to ‘Export Together’

Five Argentine design studios are using ‘collaborative association,’ a format that eliminates competition among members, in order to export products and promote the ‘Argentine brand,’ Clarín reports.

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In The News

Hezbollah And Latin America: A Scar That Won’t Heal 25 Years On

Hezbollah and its patrons have spread their tentacles to South America with help from local friends including Venezuela’s socialist regime. Argentina is belatedly backing the Western stance against the international Islamist group.

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In The News

Don’t Underestimate The Upside Of EU-Mercosur Trade Pact

The EU-Mercosur free trade agreement will likely force economies like those of Brazil and Argentina, to modernize and ditch the last vestiges of protectionism.

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Ideas

Brazil’s Bolsonaro: A Six-Month Reality Check For ‘El Mito’

A spotty performance as a communicator and uncertain start to downsizing the state mark the fiery Jair Bolsonaro’s first six months as president of Brazil.

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In The News

Where The Digital Revolution Meets Sexual Education In Schools

In our era of innovation and constant exposure to information, education is more than reading books and must include healthy interaction between pupils, school and parents.

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In The News

Recognizing Violence Against The Elderly In All Its Forms

As people enter old age, they become increasingly vulnerable, not only physically and economically, but also as victims of culturally-coded forms of discrimination.

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In The News

Alt Energy In Argentina: Wind-Powered Homes Of Patagonia

Wind-powered homes are expected to generate power and kickstart development in a ‘dreamy’ but isolated part of the southern province of Santa Cruz.

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In The News

Blessings And Curses Of Argentina’s Economy

For all its resources, the South American country still struggles with high inflation and extreme poverty. The solution must be both deep and long-term changes.

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Ideas Society

The Feminist Case Against Catcalling Laws

‘Nice legs baby!’ Argentina has taken steps to make certain kinds of verbal harassment a punishable offense — much to the chagrin of some feminists.

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In The News

Buenos Aires Postcard: Translating Borges Into Ukrainian

BUENOS AIRES — “I’m in the literary gang and Borges is my godfather…” Serhiy Borschevsky is the “last remaining” translator in Ukraine of the works of the 20th-century Argentinian writer Jorge Luis Borges. Speaking to Clarin on his first-ever visit to Argentina, Borschevsky noted that “Borges is very popular in Ukraine. His books sell out […]

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In The News

Adolescent Love Evolves: From Yearning To Exploration

For many teenagers today, the rules and taboos of love have disappeared. They see it as territory for sexual — and bisexual — discoveries, not a quest for a partner.

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In The News

How Can Saving Notre Dame Come Before Saving The Planet?

As vast sums are donated to rebuild Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, the same billionaires don’t step up to protect dying species or reverse global warming.

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Geopolitics Ideas

Argentina: Another ‘Cracked’ Democracy?

Unless Argentina finds the right leaders to undertake crucial reforms of the state and public life, it may face mass anger and democratic degradation seen elsewhere.

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Economy Society

‘Green Branding’ – A Healthy Bet For Argentina Agrobusiness

Already known for its agricultural output, the South American country would do well to grow its reputation as a leader in sustainable food production.

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Economy Ideas

The Age Question For Politicians Plays Out In Latin America

Older politicians seemingly face an image problem in some Latin American countries. But in this continent of massive corruption scandals, can age really be the issue for voters?

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In The News

That Double Menace Of Uberization And Globalization

Disruptive tech firms offer convenience and competitive prices. But they also push ordinary people out of jobs, neighborhoods and even public spaces.

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Economy Geopolitics Ideas

Macri Malaise: The Economy Will Drive Argentina’s Election

Inflation and recession are doing little to bridge the South American nation’s deep political divide.

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Food / Travel Society

Why Argentina’s Famous Beef Has Gotten So Fatty

Argentine laws set a minimum weight for slaughtered cattle, forcing farmers to produce ‘fattened’ beef, but meat eaters are not so keen.

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In The News

Fusing Design And Psychology To Boost Office Productivity

BUENOS AIRES — Mariana Stange has lots of market experience, particular in the corporate sector. She’s a realtor who specializes in helping firms move premises. For the best results, she uses scientific research, which may not be the standard practice, but it is very effective. The intersection of architecture and psychology has created neuro-architecture. “It’s […]

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Society

Power And Politics According To Pope Francis

Often accused of sympathizing with the left, Pope Francis has a simpler ‘apolitical’ view of politics and public office: it should be at the service of the disadvantaged.

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In The News

Puerto Madero Postcard: How A Buenos Aires Neighborhood Came To Life

The former docks in Buenos Aires have become a model of how to turn an area in the doldrums into a multi-million dollar investment magnet.

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Geopolitics Society

Messi Or Maradona? Why Argentines Argue About Everything

Sociologists say there are certain historical and cultural elements behind the country’s fondness for confrontation.

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