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Mauricio Macri, Fortunate Son

Mauricio Macri, Fortunate Son

Mayor of Buenos Aires, Mauricio Macri, is a controversial figure. Three years into his tenure, he faces prosecution in an illegal wiretapping case and and the wrath of wider society for mismanaging the city.

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Honduras One Year On: The Struggle Continues

Honduras One Year On: The Struggle Continues

Guy Tymorek investigates the polarisation and problems that still exist in Honduras one year after the coup d’état that removed democratically-elected president Manuel Zelaya from office.

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Politics

Politics

Argentine politics can be sometimes hard to understand, and reading the news is often confusing if you don’t know how the system works. The following should make things clearer and help you to better understand Argentine politics. How does democracy work in Argentina? In Argentina, the president is both head of the state and head [...]

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Bicentenary Women

During the bicentenary celebrations, one exhibition in particular catches the eye. Displayed prominently in the Casa Rosada, the seat of the Argentine government, is a selection of photographs and paintings of people who either played an important part in achieving or establishing independence or, in the past 200 years, have contributed in making Argentina the country it is today.

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