I really can't talk for other countries, but Argentina has its flaws, and insecurity is unfortunately one of them. But it's nothing so atypical + I've seen a slight improve in security tbh
10 years ago I would said to you, "Argentina is one of the safest countries". When I was a kid we didn't even close the doors at night. Now insecurity is kinda high and increasing, but still not comparable to the rest of Latin America. Just today I went to run to a park at 1 am, for example
nnnn Well when I searched through that #RihannaRomeroNoTeDioBola tag all I saw was...
"black wh*re"
"black beast"
"black sl*t"
"black bitch"
repeated over and over....
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(My english SUCKS but whatever...)
maybe some 12 YO brainless teens, trust me, in "real life" people are great and gentle with tourists.
One of the things I´m most proud of is Argentina's gender identity law along with gay marriage
"anyone, just by manifesting his or her will through an affidavit, may request in the Civil Registry the change of sex and name in his or her identity card and birth certificate. Unlike what happens in other countries, he or she will not need the intervention of any judge, or a medical diagnosis, or witnesses, or have to wait a certain period before being granted the change of documentation.
Moreover, both the public health system and private must ensure comprehensive health care for trans people, and will have to cover hormone treatments, sex reassignment surgery or any other treatment they need. There is no need of judicial intervention or diagnosis of “gender dysphoria” or a “gender identity disorder.” In this sense we could say that the Argentine State depathologized trans identities.
Even people under 18 can access the documentation modification or health treatments. Just in the case of gender reassignment surgery that Congress has requested the intervention of juvenile justice."
Soy un argentino orgulloso de mi país pero principalmente en esta última década, en donde se ve una militancia juvenil que me recuerda un poco a los movimientos que surgieron en la década del ´70. Estamos mas comprometidos. Los ´90s apestaron, el neoliberalismo nos hundió. Pero trato de ser positivo siempre y creo que principalmente por lo que hicieron en relación a los derechos humanos y derechos de las minorías, que muy a pesar de los políticos conservadores de la derecha los cuales nos negaron sus votos y algunos hoy quieren ser candidatos a la Presidencia , pudimos conquistarlos. Hace poco se cumplieron 4 años de esa madrugada del 15 de julio en donde los senadores votaron por el matrimonio igualitario, en donde estuve casi 10 horas en la plaza con muchas personas para ser testigos de ese momento hermoso.
For me, the most amazing Argentinan artist is Juana Molina
her last album WED21 is incredible and in metacritic: 80/100
9 Images That Show How Argentina Is Still Great Despite Losing the World Cup
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While Argentina may not be on top this time around, its citizens and fans still have plenty to be proud of. Here are nine things that make Argentina great:
1. It's the first Latin American nation to legalize same-sex marriage. In 2010, Argentina became the first Latin American nation to legalize gay marriage, inspiring activists to push for similar laws in other countries as well.
2. It's the first country in the world to issue a groundbreaking gender identity bill. In 2012, Argentina's brand-new gender identity law came into effect, enabling people to change their names and sexes on official documents without seeking medical approval, surgery or other legal hurdles.
No other country in the world has abolished state-controlled gender identity nor allows people to change their gender, image or birth name based on how they feel.
3. There's nothing quite like Argentine beef. Whether it is a juicy sirloin or a sizzling close-to-the-bone cut, Argentina is known to produce some of the best beef in the world. The average Argentine eats about 134 pounds of cow beef annually — the second highest in the world.
4. It is the only Latin American country to win an Oscar — twice. Argentina remains the only country in the region to bring home an Oscar twice in the foreign language section. The first Oscar came in 1986 for Luis Puenzo's Official History (La Historia Oficial) and again in 2010 for El Secreto de Sus Ojos (The Secret in Their Eyes).
5. It is also making its mark on the international wine map. Argentina's reputation for fine wines has continued to grow over the last two decades as the largest wine producer in South America and the largest producer of Malbec in the world.
6. It is the first country to legally recognize double paternity. In 2012, 3-week-old Tobias Grinblat Dermgerdbecame the first child to be legally recognized as having two fathers listed on his birth certificate.
Although equal co-paternity of two men has been recognized by some local governments in parts of the world, it was the first time a national government has done so.
7. It has one of the highest literacy rates in the world. According to World Bank statistics in 2012, Argentina boasts one of the highest literacy rates in the world at 99% and the highest literacy rate in Latin America.
8. It's the world leader in psychologists per capita. While mental health has taken a back seat around the world, in Argentina, it is seen as a priority.
According to a World Health Organization study in 2005, Argentina was ranked as the world leader in psychologists per capita with 106 psychologists per 100,000 people. In the United States, there are about 33 counseling, clinical and school psychologists per 100,000 people, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2005.
"In Argentina a very important battle was won, which was giving space to emotional health," said Gabriel Rolon, a prominent Argentine psychoanalyst.
9. It is also famous for its rich literary history Known for its rich literary history and culture, Argentina has long promoted literature and reading and boasts the second largest publishing industry in the region. It has also produced some of the greatest writers in the Spanish-speaking world, including Ernesto Sábato, Jorge Luis Borges and Julio Cortazar.