Recently enforced restrictions mean buying large amounts of dollars in the country requires more checks than before, with people turned away from banks and change houses if they can not prove where their money came from. But is this the sign of a new economic crisis? The Argentina Independent took some time out to see [...]

Buenos Aires has a reputation as a cultural capital in Latin America due to its rich artistic history and abundance of cultural offerings. The promotion of culture has been a key policy of Mayor Mauricio Macri since he took office in 2007. However, some artists are concerned that the city government’s cultural programme prioritises festivals [...]

In this crazy world of climate change, alternatives to fossil fuels are high on government agenda. Using biodiesel as an environmentally-friendly form of energy is an increasingly popular option, but using crops for fuel can have implications for food supplies and prices. With inflation in Argentina already a serious problem, how enthusiastic are the general [...]

The Argentina Independent hit the streets to find out what the general public think about Camila Herbón’s case and the broader national debate on euthanasia.

The Argentina Independent hit the streets to find out what locals think of the government’s plans to expand nuclear power in Argentina

The Argentina Independent spoke to local bus-takers about the problems they see in the transportation system, and what they think should be done to improve it.

The Argentina Independent talked to people in Plaza Italia about their views on the city’s free bicycle scheme.

President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner announced her backing for a law that would restrict the amount of Argentine land owned by foreigners. The law is being debated in Congress, and stipulates that foreign-owned land should be limited to 20% of the country, and any single owner should not own more than 1,000 hectares. The Argentina [...]

The Argentina Independent talked to people in Plaza San Martín to ask their views on the current exchange rate and what they think is going to happen next.

The Argentina Independent hit the streets to find out what the public thinks of the coverage Candela’s case received and the government’s response.