How many Volkswagens have you won since you’ve lived in Buenos Aires? If you’ve been in Buenos Aires for any length of time and have a home phone, you probably have received automated messages saying you’ve won quite a few. Unsolicited telemarketing calls come from car dealerships, banks, political parties conducting surveys, and even […]
Archives for July 2012
Argentina Celebrates Two Year Anniversary of Same Sex Marriage
Same sex couples are celebrating today on the two-year anniversary of legal gay marriage in Argentina. The country’s groundbreaking gay marriage law, signed by President Cristina Kirchner on July 21, 2010 is the only of its kind in Latin America. According to the group, Comunidad Homosexual Argentina (CHA) 6,000 same sex couples have married since […]
Subte Fares Nearly Double for Non-SUBE Card Holders
Interior and Transport Minister, Florencio Randazzo announced today that starting August 6, tariffs for buses and trains in the capital will be almost doubled for those without a SUBE card. The SUBE smart card, which now costs AR$15 to obtain, enables residents to continue to receive transportation subsidies. Those who have the card will continue […]