Buenos Aires: Recent History

When you visit Buenos Aires you will find a bustling, busy city. There is no more crime and violence than you find in most cities in the world, and a lot less than some. Probably the most enlivening action you will see is the tango, and perhaps a little antagonism in the polo or soccer matches. However, this was not always so.
Argentina and Buenos Aires went through some turbulent times in the 19th and 20th centuries. In the 1800s the citys political status was still undecided. There was

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