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What do you think will happen when the Media Law is applied?

What do you think will happen when the Media Law is applied?

We asked Argentines what they think of the law, what they think will happen on the 7th, and to share their views on the state of Argentine media today.

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Do you think children’s rights are being protected in Buenos Aires?

Do you think children’s rights are being protected in Buenos Aires?

The Indy asked porteños about their perspective on the issue of the protection of children’s rights in the city and their views on possible solutions.

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What do you think about the fight over land between indigenous populations and foreign companies in Latin America?

What do you think about the fight over land between indigenous populations and foreign companies in Latin America?

Last month, the Bolivian government passed an environmental law called Ley Marco de la Madre Tierra y Desarollo para Vivir Bien, which encourages ‘good living’ and the recognition of spiritual, environmental, and cultural issues. The Argentina Independent went out on the streets to find out what locals have to say about the issue…

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Stop it with the Dictatorship

Stop it with the Dictatorship

Indy columnist Adrian Bono, best known for his tongue-in-cheek Friday ‘Weekly News Round Up’ says the radicalisation of political debate in Argentina helps no-one.

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What is your opinion on the Frigate Libertad situation?

What is your opinion on the Frigate Libertad situation?

The Indy asked people on the streets of Buenos Aires what they thought about the situation of the Frigate Libertad and who is to blame.

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Nostalgic for the Nineties

Nostalgic for the Nineties

Does the success of crass, trashy TV shows and celebs in Argentina stem from a feeling of nostalgia towards the crass, trashy 90s? Adrian Bono believes so.

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What do you think about the school takeovers in Buenos Aires?

What do you think about the school takeovers in Buenos Aires?

Legitimate struggle for rights, or just a fun way to kill some time? The Indy hits the streets of Buenos Aires to find out what people think about the school takeovers.

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What do you think about Venezuela’s elections?

What do you think about Venezuela’s elections?

Venezuelans hit the polls today to decide if incumbent Hugo Chávez will govern the country for a third term. We hit the streets to see what Argentines think about their regional neighbour’s elections.

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How should the government respond to the flooding?

How should the government respond to the flooding?

After heavy rains in August and September, an estimated third of the province of Buenos Aires has been affected by flooding, damaging crops and killing livestock. As authorities decide how to act, many questions remain: who is responsible for the prevention and recovery? How shall the government and people work together to fight the floods [...]

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What do you think about the voting reform bill?

What do you think about the voting reform bill?

The national government is proposing a major change in the voting law potentially making voting optional for 16-18-year-olds and allowing foreigners with permanent residency to vote in national elections. Voting is currently mandatory for 18-70-year-olds. The potential reform has sparked some controversy. While those in favor of the reform believe that this is a good [...]

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