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Buenos Aires’ Youth Orchestras: Social Change through Music

Buenos Aires’ Youth Orchestras: Social Change through Music

Orquestas Infantiles y Juveniles is a programme offering children in the villas of Buenos Aires an opportunity to develop through free music training with professionals. Chris Barrett reports.

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Todos Juntos: Dental Clinics for Kids in the Slums

Todos Juntos: Dental Clinics for Kids in the Slums

‘Todos Juntos’ is an NGO that has set up dental clinics in Buenos Aires’ slums. Brit Weaver talks to its founder, Fiona Ambrosi, about changing the world one tooth at a time.

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It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad World

It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad World

This year, World Mental Health Day falls on 10th October. Patricia di Filippo investigates the mental health system in Argentina, where a recent law means that de-institutionalisation is now the norm.

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VIDEO: Vets in the Villas

VIDEO: Vets in the Villas

Brit Weaver spends a day with Fundaco, a foundation that sets up and operates free veterinary clinics in the villas in and around Buenos Aires.

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The Un-Enchanted Forest: The Fight for Bosque Alegre

The Un-Enchanted Forest: The Fight for Bosque Alegre

Kate Beioley tells the story of group of San Isidro residents who have got together to stop the destruction of the area’s native woodland and the privatisation of public land.

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The Protest That Changed History

The Protest That Changed History

Ten years ago, the murder of two piqueteros by police during a protest in Avellaneda changed the course of Argentine politics. Celina Andreassi reflects on this dark chapter in Argentina’s history.

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Top 5 Socially Aware Articles

Top 5 Socially Aware Articles

In our ‘going to print’ campaign, we are reminding readers of the good times, highlighting the best parts of the last six years’ coverage, from articles, to series, to videos. This week, some of our best articles.

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Bursting at the Seams: Where Can Buenos Aires Put Its Rubbish?

Bursting at the Seams: Where Can Buenos Aires Put Its Rubbish?

As the dispute over rubbish disposal between the city and the province of Buenos Aires heats up, Allendria Brunjes looks at the bigger picture of waste management in and around the capital.

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VIDEO: Papelnonos

VIDEO: Papelnonos

Hannah Flint heads out with the Papelnonos – network of retirees who make musical instruments out of paper mache and give weekly performances at schools across the country.

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Top 5 Investigations

Top 5 Investigations

In our ‘going to print’ campaign, we are reminding readers of the good times, highlighting the best parts of the last six years’ coverage, from articles, to series, to videos. This week, our favourite images.

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