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AP PHOTOS: Eerie ghost town comes up for air

A strange ghost town that spent a quarter century under water is coming up for air again in the Argentine farmlands southwest of Buenos Aires.Full story

Analysis: Argentina plugs economic holes ahead of October vote

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - At a new market in a tough suburb of Buenos Aires, an Argentine flag emblazoned with a giant shopping cart advertises cheap prices for everything from sausages to detergent. Full story

Protest marches against Fernandez highlight strains in Argentina

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - An estimated 1 million Argentines marched on Thursday in one of the biggest anti-government protests in years, highlighting public anger over a deteriorating economy and President Cristina Fernandez's efforts to reform the media and courts. Full story

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  Argentina’s Catholics pray for Pope Francis

The celebration of Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio’s ascension to the highest leadership position in the Catholic Church continued Thursday both in the pews, and slums, of Buenos Aires. NBC’s Miguel Almaguer reports.

  Pope Francis’ road to the Vatican

The new pope’s path to the Vatican began more than 70 years ago in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he was born to Italian immigrants. He turned to the priesthood in 1969 and decades later has become the first pope from the Americas. NBC’s Lester Holt reports.

  What Pope Francis’ election means for Latino communities

While Pope Francis has a reputation as a champion of the poor, NBC Latino’s Paul Reyes and the NOW panel focus on the former Archbishop of Buenos Aires’ record and significance.

  Toxic gas cloud chokes Buenos Aires

Parts of central Buenos Aires were enveloped in a toxic cloud of gas believed to have been  caused by a fire at a the city's port. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.

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