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Onerous standard rent deals in Buenos Aires force many into informal settlements

Economics

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.

Which World Cup team are you cheering for and why?

Sports

Smash-therapy in Argentina’s Break Club

Arts, Culture & Media

Why the Pope Might Like New Music from Boogat

Arts, Culture & Media

Uncovering the Crimes of Argentina’s Junta

Conflict & Justice
The World

Former Argentine Junta Leaders Guilty of Baby Theft

Global Politics

Two former leaders during Argentina’s military rule have been found guilty of overseeing the systematic theft of babies from political prisoners.

La Yegros Brings Sensuality to Argentine Music Scene

Arts, Culture & Media

A unique fusion of glitchy, experimental electronic music and South American folk rhythms is filling dance floors across Europe and the US.

Polo Championship In Argentina

Sports

The Geo Quiz is looking for a neighborhood in Buenos Aires where some of the world’s best polo players are currently competing in the Argentina Open Polo Championship.

The World

South America’s booming economies

Business, Economics and Jobs

Richard Reynolds reports on the booming economies of South America, and why it may be premature to compare them to China.

What’s New Buenos Aires

The next phase of the Kyoto Protocol is underway in Buenos Aires this week as 194 countries gather to work out the details of the climate-controlling treaty. Host Steve Curwood talks with Jennifer Morgan, of the World Wildlife Fund, who’s been attending the conference.