Some interesting facts about Argentina.
1. Argentina is 1 of 8 countries that currently has a female president.
Cristina Fernandez is her name, the wife of former Argentinean president, Carlos Saúl Menem
2. Argentina has a free healthcare system. Anyone, anytime is able to go to the doctor and get the attention and care they need.
3. All education is free. This means that every person is eligible to attend any university in Argentina. They have the opportunity to study anything they want from art to medicine without fear of having to pay back thousands of dollars in student debt as soon as they graduate.
4. Homosexuality in Argentina has been legal since 1887. Argentina recognizes all same-sex relationships and some say that Argentina might be one of the next countries to legalize gay marriage, thanks to the activism in cities like Buenos Aires, Cordoba, and Rosario.
[It wasn't until 2003 before homosexuality was legalized in every state in the USA. Guess what the last state was?? Texas.]
One can see that Argentina is highly progressive and liberal on many issues. However, there is one thing that they are conservative about-- Abortion. It is strictly prohibited. I found this out by stumbling onto a Pro-Choice rally:)
Inspiring.
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