James O'Neill

When is the Best Time of the Year to Visit Argentina? The Ultimate Guide

Argentina is an extremely diverse country, geographically speaking, and so there really isn’t one perfect time of the year to visit. If you spend most of your time in the busy city of Buenos Aires, it’s easy to forget that in the rest of Argentina there are deserts, snowy mountains and wild forests to enjoy. …

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Censorship and Repression: Music During Argentina’s Years Under Military Dictatorship

Between the years 1976-1983, Argentina was under the control of a military dictatorship known as the Junta Militar. During these years, the government aimed to suppress all sources of opposition to the regime, with many people being silenced, kidnapped and even murdered. Anyone who expressed any views not supported by the government was at risk; …

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The Obelisco of Buenos Aires: How it Came to be a Symbol of the City

Buenos Aires wouldn’t be Buenos Aires without its beloved Obelisco. Standing at 67 metres, it’s been an icon of Argentina’s capital for almost 88 years and has become a staging ground for celebrations and protests on countless occasions; not to mention being a first stop for tourists. When Argentina won the World Cup in 2022, …

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Argentina’s Years of Dictatorship: The Story of the Junta Militar

Argentina’s political landscape hasn’t exactly been one of the most stable over recent years. 40 years ago however, the story was much worse. Between 1976-1983, the people of Argentina were forced to live under a military dictatorship, following a military coup in 1976. During the years of the “Junta Militar”, people would be arrested, kidnapped, …

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