Argentina

Transgender Hiring Quota Passes in Argentina, but Discrimination Continues

Transgender people in Argentina face rampant discrimination when looking for work and even after they’re hired. But transgender people and other activists are opening new fronts in the battle against bias, including a bill that would mandate a national hiring quota of transgender people for civil service positions.

By Lucila Pellettieri

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Cuts to Science Funding in Argentina Frustrate Researchers

The lack of money and the faltering economy in Argentina mean that researchers can’t afford to publish their research or to attend conferences.

By Lucila Pellettieri
Venezuelan Engineers Flee to Argentina but Find Few Jobs Await

By Lucila Pellettieri
Argentina’s Peso Falls – and so Do Migrant Workers’ Remittances

Argentina’s peso is rapidly depreciating, and inflation is rising. Many migrant workers are wondering what to do about the plunging values of their remittances and their bank accounts.

By Lucila Pellettieri

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Arts

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Arts

Argentine Women Football Players Show Resilience in Face of Barriers

By Lucila Pellettieri

Arts

Buenos Aires Theme Park Delights by Mixing Modern and Medieval

By Lucila Pellettieri

Arts

History Hidden Beneath the Surface in Buenos Aires

By Lucila Pellettieri

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Economy

Examine the forces that shape business, innovation and policy around the world.

Economy

Prefabricated Homes May Fix Argentina’s Housing Crisis – and Put Builders out of Work

By Lucila Pellettieri

Economy

Plummeting Peso Sinks Hopes of First-Time Home Buyers in Argentina

By Lucila Pellettieri

Economy

Facing High Unemployment Rates, Argentina’s Young People Create Their Own Jobs

By Lucila Pellettieri

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Education

Study opportunities and barriers to education across the globe.

Education

Cuts to Science Funding in Argentina Frustrate Researchers

By Lucila Pellettieri

Education

In Buenos Aires, School Construction Stalls Despite Overflowing Classrooms

By Lucila Pellettieri

Education

Despite More Government Spending, Buenos Aires Schools Struggle to Feed Students

By Lucila Pellettieri

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Environment

Witness the human impact of a changing climate.

Environment

As Contamination Threatens Water, Argentine Scientists Use Waste to Build Filters

By Lucila Pellettieri

Environment

Flooded: Luxury Building Boom on Wetlands Pushes Water Into Homes, Schools

By Lucila Pellettieri

Environment

For Female Recyclers in Argentina’s Capital, Local Woman Creates New Job as “Environmental Promoters”

By Lucila Pellettieri

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Health

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Health

Government Reorganization Disrupts Essential Health Care for Disabled Argentines

By Lucila Pellettieri

Health

Argentine Woman’s Journey Reflects Successes, Failures of Mental Health System

By Lucila Pellettieri

Health

Cuts to Science Budget in Argentina Endanger Work on Promising Toxoplasmosis Vaccine

By Lucila Pellettieri

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Human Rights

Track the struggle for fairness and freedom.

Human Rights

Transgender Hiring Quota Passes in Argentina, but Discrimination Continues

By Lucila Pellettieri

Human Rights

Worsening Delays in Buenos Aires Rent Subsidies May Put More People on the Street

By Lucila Pellettieri

Human Rights

Buenos Aires Police Using New, Real-Time Crime Maps, but Locals See Crime Worsening

By Lucila Pellettieri

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Migration

Explore how and why people cross borders.

Migration

Venezuelan Engineers Flee to Argentina but Find Few Jobs Await

By Lucila Pellettieri

Migration

Argentina’s Peso Falls – and so Do Migrant Workers’ Remittances

By Lucila Pellettieri