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Protests Continue in Argentina as Citizens Take to the Streets

By Casey Beck | Published: July 16, 2008
On July 15, 2008, one could hear the rumblings of the pro-Kristina rally from several blocks away. It began as a deep reverberation, like a distant earthquake. Getting closer, however, the cacophony of different drum groups and the chanting mob became as clear as the pungent smell of marijuana.As I stepped into the [...]
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101 Days of Agricultural Protest in Argentina

By Casey Beck | Published: June 20, 2008
After 101 days, four strikes, countless roadblocks, and many arrests, it seems that the conflict in Argentina over agriculture has finally come to a head. Today, the entire country—from coffee shops to taxis to grocers—tuned in to their radios and televisions with new fervor to hear President Cristina Kirchner address the nation on the [...]
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