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.

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 [...]

After camping for three weeks out of six during her extensive trip around Argentina and Chile, Vicky Gashe realised the advantages of packing a tent and experiencing life away from the ‘gringo trail’ and universal English of hostels. Many nights led her to drink mate, eat asados and sing folk music around campfires whilst practising her Spanish. Her definitive guide to camping will help those who wish to follow in her footsteps.

Earlier this month, former Argentine President Carlos Menem and six other members of his administration were indicted and put under arrest for obstructing the investigation of the 1994 bombing of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Aid Society. Accused of covering up evidence and protecting a key suspect, the indictment is a relief to the large Jewish Argentine community who awaits closure on the case.