Argentina's drug wars, Chinese migration and one of Latin America's great authors

May. 13, 2013
Mexico's drug war moves to Argentina. Chinese workers seek the 'warmth of other suns' and an interview with author Eduardo Galleano. 

Argentina: Wine Mecca

Jul. 23, 2012
Author Ian Mount explains how a wine Mecca arose in the Andean desert, making Argentina a modern winemaking powerhouse.

Argentina charts new territory with gender-identity law

Jun. 7, 2012
Argentina’s new gender identity law went into effect this week. Said to be the first of its kind, it allows individuals to legally change their gender without any kind of medical endorsement or procedure.

Worldview 6.7.12

Jun. 7, 2012
Worldview talks with Michael Madero, assistant coach for the University of Chicago's men's soccer team, about the upcoming 2012 European Championships. Then we hear about Argentina's new gender identity law, which allows individuals to legally change their gender without any kind of medical procedure. And, Jerome confronts his new nemesis as Bike to Work Week begins in Chicago. 

Greek instability resembles Argentina default

Nov. 2, 2011
Just when it looked like the European Union's bailout would begin to stabilize Greece, the situation got more complicated.

Global Notes: Remembering Facundo Cabral

Jul. 20, 2011
Facundo Cabral, the legendary populist Argentinean singer, was killed July 9 while on tour in Guatemala. He and his concert promoter were on the way to the airport when two vehicles opened fire on their car, bringing a shocking end to one of the most unique journeys in Latin American music.