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Economy minister Massa grabs surprise lead over right-wing populist in Argentina vote

9:40pm October 22, 2023

by The Associated Press

Economy Minister Sergio Massa held the lead over his chief contender, right-wing populist Javier Milei, in early results in Argentina's presidential election.

A visitor enters the Officers Casino building at ESMA on March 19, 2016. The windows are filled with images of civilians who were tortured and killed here.

'El Juicio (The Trial)' details the 1976-'83 Argentine dictatorship's reign of terror

4:25pm February 17, 2023

by Bob Mondello

Forty years after the fall of an Argentine military dictatorship that tortured and murdered tens of thousands of civilians, a video record of its trial will be shown to the public for the first time.

Un visitante entra en el edificio del Casino de Oficiales de la ESMA el 19 de marzo de 2016. Las ventanas están repletas de imágenes de civiles que fueron torturados y asesinados allí.

'El Juicio' detalla el régimen de terror de la dictadura argentina 1976-'83

12:52pm February 17, 2023

by Bob Mondello

Cuarenta años después de la caída de la dictadura militar argentina que torturó y asesinó a miles de civiles, se muestra una grabación del juicio de los militares responsables por primera vez.

The Argentine soccer team that won the World Cup title ride on an open bus during their homecoming parade in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022.

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Overflow crowds in Buenos Aires forced the end of a World Cup celebration parade

3:10am December 21, 2022

by The Associated Press

So many jubilant Argentine fans swarmed the streets of Buenos Aires that the soccer team had to abandon the open-air bus transporting them to the city and board helicopters for a capital flyover.

Diego Maradona celebrating Argentina victory of World Cup at Azteca stadium, Mexico City, World Cup 1986.

Photos: Remembering Maradona, Latin America's Patron Saint Of The Pitch

8:41pm November 25, 2020

by Laura Beltrán Villamizar

Plus: NPR's Latino staffers share their memories of the Argentine soccer legend.

A woman prepares milk bottles Sunday using candles at her home in Montevideo during a power cut.

World News

Millions In Argentina And Uruguay Without Electricity After Power Failure

5:06pm June 16, 2019

by Daniella Cheslow

Argentina's main energy company says it is gradually restoring power after the massive failure halted trains and darkened homes and traffic lights.

Relatives of crew members on board the ARA San Juan submarine wait outside the navy base in Mar del Plata. Argentina's navy announced early Saturday the missing submarine has been located in a deep ravine in the Atlantic Ocean.

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Missing Argentine Submarine Found In Deep Ocean Ravine

5:06pm November 17, 2018

by Shannon Van Sant

The submarine had 44 crew members when it lost contact with Argentina's military. Its disappearance has prompted protests by family members of those on board.

Music & Culture

Che Apalache Blends Latin American And Bluegrass Musical Influences

7:00am August 02, 2018

by Eddie Garcia

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A member of the federal police holds an hourglass with Nazi markings on Friday at the Interpol headquarters in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

PHOTOS: Trove Of Nazi Artifacts Uncovered In Argentina

6:09pm June 20, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

The artifacts will be donated to the Holocaust Museum in Buenos Aires following an investigation. It's not clear how the objects ended up in Argentina, though many prominent Nazis fled there.

View of apartments in the Villa 31 shantytown in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on April 25, 2017.

The Slums Of Buenos Aires Are Too Wet And Too Dry

10:07am May 19, 2017

by Max Radwin

On rainy days, wastewater floods into homes. Yet on those very same days, residents often can't draw water from their taps.