In Argentina, abortion is illegal — except in cases of rape, incest and danger to the life of the mother. But abortion rights activists say even those rare cases where abortion is lawful, women and girls have a hard time accessing one.
Sexual abuse allegations against a popular actor have rocked Argentina in recent weeks. Thousands of women have come forward with their stories of sexual assault using the hashtag, #Miracomonosponemo, meaning, "Look at what you've done to us."
Rents in many informal settlements in Buenos Aires are just as high as rents in the city’s safer districts, which boast better utilities. But many have no choice but to live in the former, because rental contracts in the latter demand onerous down payments beyond the reach of many locals.
Facing an acute housing shortage and the plummeting value of the Argentine peso, Argentina’s housing authority is touting a construction solution that would be both cheap and fast. But for the country’s construction industry, this solution may turn out to be a problem.
The Argentine government created a program that was supposed to make it easier for first-time home buyers to get a mortgage. But the slumping Argentine peso has put the plans of many would-be buyers in jeopardy because most homes are priced in dollars.
Senators narrowly voted against a bill to legalize abortion last week, but activists, who have built strong public support for the procedure, say it's just a "temporary setback."
A global crop failure could have catastrophic consequences. Right now, such an event seems unlikely. But if the world continues to warm at its current pace, it becomes ever more possible.
Reporter Richard Reynolds tells us about a recycling program in Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires, that's helping some of the city's poor provide for their families, and regain some of their dignity.
Today's Geo Quiz asks for the names of 3 countries who were among the first to pass laws making voting mandatory. The three countries we had in mind are Belgium, Argentina and Australia.
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Simon Broughton, editor of a British music magazine called "Songlines." The magazine is celebrating its 50th edition with a list of "50 Great Moments in World Music."
Anchor Marco Werman introduces us to Argentine musician Senor Flavio. He doesn't like being labeled a rocker or a lounge lizard -- but he does admit taking inspiration from The Clash.
Argentina's first elected female President, Cristina Fern-ndez de Kirchner, promised to build on the economic boom engineered by her husband, ex-President Nestor Kirchner, but that's not how it's worked out, and Reporter Ian Mount explains why.
Argentine president, Christina Fernandez-Kirchner is embroiled in a confrontation with farmers over a proposed tax on food exports, as Richard Reynolds has the story.
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Global Politics
Americans in Argentina watch campaign results
PRI's The World
February 06, 2008
Americans in Argentina cast absentee votes on Super Tuesday, as Richard Reynolds reports from Buenos Aires.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Recycling for Argentina's poor
PRI's The World
February 11, 2008
Reporter Richard Reynolds tells us about a recycling program in Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires, that's helping some of the city's poor provide for their families, and regain some of their dignity.
Global Politics
Geo answer
PRI's The World
March 04, 2008
Today's Geo Quiz asks for the names of 3 countries who were among the first to pass laws making voting mandatory. The three countries we had in mind are Belgium, Argentina and Australia.
Health & Medicine
Yellow fever returns
PRI's The World
March 11, 2008
Richard Reynolds reports from Buenos Aires on an outbreak of yellow fever in South America.
Arts, Culture & Media
Global Hit
PRI's The World
March 11, 2008
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Simon Broughton, editor of a British music magazine called "Songlines." The magazine is celebrating its 50th edition with a list of "50 Great Moments in World Music."
Arts, Culture & Media
XXY
PRI's The World
May 02, 2008
A film about a teen born with both male and female genitalia is causing a stir in Argentina; Reporter Beth Accomando speaks to the director of "XXY."
Arts, Culture & Media
Global Hit: Senor Flavio
PRI's The World
May 16, 2008
Anchor Marco Werman introduces us to Argentine musician Senor Flavio. He doesn't like being labeled a rocker or a lounge lizard -- but he does admit taking inspiration from The Clash.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Kirchner popularity plummets
PRI's The World
June 09, 2008
Argentina's first elected female President, Cristina Fern-ndez de Kirchner, promised to build on the economic boom engineered by her husband, ex-President Nestor Kirchner, but that's not how it's worked out, and Reporter Ian Mount explains why.
Arts, Culture & Media
Global hit
PRI's The World
June 13, 2008
Anchor Marco Werman speaks to the leader of the band Bajofondo. Gustavo Santaolalla says the band aims to connect with a universal, cosmic tango vibe.
Conflict & Justice
Show of support for Argentina's president
PRI's The World
June 19, 2008
Argentine president, Christina Fernandez-Kirchner is embroiled in a confrontation with farmers over a proposed tax on food exports, as Richard Reynolds has the story.