Murga in Buenos Aires
If you really want some carnival action this year but would prefer to remain in Buenos Aires, then the city offers its own street parties throughout February. ‘Murga’ is a traditional type of musical...
View ArticleA Day of Memory for Truth and Justice
Today over 100 human rights, student, cultural and labour organisations, marched along Avenida de Mayo to Plaza de Mayo to commemorate ‘El Día de la Memoria’, a day of memory to remember the 30,000...
View ArticleThousands March to Plaza de Mayo Against Insecurity and Injustice
“They’re killing us all,” read banners hoisted above a crowd of more than seven thousand people demonstrating against injustice and insecurity at the Plaza de Mayo last night. The rally was organised...
View ArticleThousands March to Demand Justice for Union Clash Shooting
Over 25,000 people joined a march to Plaza de Mayo last night demanding an explanation for the death of Mariano Ferreyra, 23, in clashes between railway and leftist unions on Wednesday. After Buenos...
View ArticleMore than 50,000 Gather in Plaza de Mayo
Yesterday saw the public holiday in memory of thirty-five years since the military coup. Two main groups characterised the march, both fighting for justice in past and present. The Mothers of Plaza de...
View ArticleMacri Plans to Expand Diagonal Sur
Mauricio Macri, the mayor of Buenos Aires, plans to expand the Julio A. Roca Avenue, more commonly known as Diagonal Sur, as far as the 9 de Julio Avenue. Currently Diagonal Sur starts at the Plaza de...
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The Indy Eye: Election Celebrations
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner was re-elected president of Argentina by a landslide of 53% of the voters on 23rd October 2011. Many of her supporters thronged to Plaza de Mayo in front of the Casa...
View ArticleGovernment Christmas Tree Burned in Plaza de Mayo
Various political and social organizations gathered yesterday in Avenida 9 de Julio for what was called an act of remembrance for those who were killed as a result of police violence ten years ago. The...
View ArticleMarching in Memory: Memorial Day of Truth and Justice
Thousands gathered in Plaza de Mayo today to honor the memories of those who disappeared in Argentina’s last military coup. The day marks the anniversary of Argentina’s dictatorship that began on 24...
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The Indy Eye: September Cacerolazo
Argentines gathered in various locations throughout the country last night to express their frustrations with the administration of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner. Among the main demands were fewer...
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Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo Announce Identification of Grandchild
Thirty-four years ago Mercedes Moreno had her daughter taken from her after giving birth in an illegal detention centre; the Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo have now announced they have found her. “We always...
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Pro-Life and Pro-Choice Protestors Clash in Plaza de Mayo
Police help control riots that get out of hand. (Photo: Patricio Murphy) Yesterday late afternoon thousands of people took part in a march for the legalisation of abortion through the city of Buenos...
View ArticleUnion Protests Planned for Today in Plaza de Mayo
More anti-government protests are expected to take place today beginning between 4 and 5pm, centred around the Obelisk and ultimately convening on the Plaza de Mayo. The demonstration will be led by...
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Dictatorship Supporter Sentenced for Defacing Emblematic Headscarves
Cecilia Pando, in an public outburst during the hearing against the military for torture and death crimes. Leader of the Association of Families and Friends of Political Prisoners of Argentina...
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Pope Francis Introduces ‘Church for the Poor’ in Inauguration
A woman shows her support during Pope Francis’ speech (Photo: Jerry Nelson) Up to 200,000 people gathered today in St Peter’s Square, Rome to inaugurate Pope Francis’ papacy. The celebration began in...
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Brothers Attempt Suicide in Front of Casa Rosada
This morning, two men attempted suicide in front of the Casa Rosada by dousing themselves in gasoline and lighting themselves on fire. The Buenos Aires Medical Emergency Attention System (SAME)...
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CTA Protests Causes Road Blockages in Buenos Aires
Pablo Micheli, the head of national protest (Photo courtesy of Pablo Micheli/Facebook) The Central Workers’ Union (CTA) began a protest this morning at around 9am by blocking access points to the City...
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Qom Members in Vigil for Audience with President
Qom camping in downtown Buenos Aires protesting their treatment (Photo: Jessie Akin) Representatives of the indigenous Qom community remain in Plaza de Mayo, where they spent the night, to demand an...
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Argentina Celebrates 30 Years Since the Return to Democracy
First democratically-elected leader after the dictatorship, Raúl Alfonsín. Celebrations to mark 30 years since the return of democracy in Argentina are underway in Buenos Aires, despite some calls to...
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The Indy Eye: Protests Break Out in Argentina After Nisman Death
Protests broke out in towns and cities across Argentina yesterday evening, as people took to the streets to demonstrate against the government following the death of special prosecutor Alberto Nisman....
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