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Political meeting in Argentina ends in mass brawl

Political meeting in Argentina ends in mass brawl

Rival politicians from the Cambiemos and Petronist parties ended up in a mass fight after a meeting in Buenos Aires on 5 April. No one was seriously injured in the brawl, which was sparked after Abraham Delgado from the Cambiemos party demanded the session be suspended, claiming members of his party were denied the right to speak. Apr 6, 2017
The Falklands War explained

The Falklands War explained

On 2 April 1982, Argentina invaded the Falklands Islands, a British colony situated in the South Atlantic Sea. This triggered a 74-day war that resulted in over 900 deaths, and reignited a debate over the sovereignty of the islands that rages on to this day. Apr 4, 2017
Worlds first fluorescent frog discovered by accident

Worlds first fluorescent frog discovered by accident

Scientists in Argentina have discovered the worlds first fluorescent frog, the polka-dot tree frog. Scientists at Buenos Aires Natural Sciences Museum made the discovery by accident when researching the polka-dot tree frogs metabolic origins of its normally dull complexion. The frog emits a bright green glow when under UV light. Mar 29, 2017
Argentines set world record for most people floating at one time

Argentines set world record for most people floating at one time

Nearly 2,000 people floated in a line in a salty lake in Argentina on 29 January, setting a new Guinness world record for the most people floating while holding hands. Exactly 1,941 people floated simultaneously for 30 seconds in Lake Epecuen. The record attempt was officially certified by the Guinness Book of Records, and has taken the title from 634 people floating in the Sun Moon Lake in Taiwan in 2014. Feb 1, 2017
Deadly floods in Argentina cancel Dakar Rally stage

Deadly floods in Argentina cancel Dakar Rally stage

At least two people were killed when a landslide swept across a national highway in Jujuy, Argentina on 10 January. A freak weather pattern has also caused heavy flooding and mudslides, forcing over 1,000 residents to evacuate their homes. The landslide has also caused the cancellation of the 9th stage of the annual Dakar Rally. Jan 11, 2017
Argentine man in dramatic near-miss as glass ceiling collapses

Argentine man in dramatic near-miss as glass ceiling collapses

An Argentinian man narrowly escaped being hurt after having to fling himself out of the way of a glass ceiling that collapsed in a building in the city of Resistencia. CCTV footage shows Pablo Onocko enter a building, talking to the security guard before the glass celing fell and shattered across the foyer. Oct 18, 2016
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