Federico N. Fernandez* In Santa Fe (Argentina), the Legislature is currently discussing a bill to reform the Provincial Tobacco Control Program. It is undoubtedly commendable that the Santa Fe Congress is getting involved in the smoking issue. As we all know, millions of people worldwide are affected by this scourge…

By Federico N. Fernandez* We all remember the disaffected technical school teacher of Ciudad Evita. Her video went viral for the zeal with which she rebuked a student and how she explained to him that he was nothing and that the State was everything. …

* Fundación Internacional Bases severely criticized the project of a museum of Ché. * They argue that Ché does not represent the people of Rosario. Rosario, Argentina (June 27, 2022) — Fundación Internacional Bases criticized the museum project in homage to Ernesto Guevara. According to its authorities, “the Ché Industrial…

By Federico N. Fernández* Last week it was announced that the bar “Berlín” in the city of Rosario (Argentina) will be transformed into a museum bar in homage to Ernesto “Ché” Guevara. The initiative is led by the bar’s owner, the political party “Ciudad Futura,” and the “La Poderosa” organization. …

by Federico N. Fernández* — The Argentine national government has just announced the creation of a special residency permit for remote workers called “Digital Nomads.” According to the authorities, “this new residency, which was a joint work with the Ministry of Tourism, is temporary, for 6 months, and can be extended only once. This is…

Fundación Internacional Bases presented its WikiLeaks to know what our children are being taught — Rosario, Argentina (April 26, 2022) — Fundación Internacional Bases launched today the platform Mala Educación (ME). As they define it, it is “a WikiLeaks for all of us to know what our children are being taught.” “We are promoting a community of parents of primary and secondary school students in…

By Federico N. Fernández* ** For centuries, art has been related to the mega-rich and powerful. It used to be that kings, popes, and powerful families such as the Medici were the only ones who could finance, own, have access, and invest in the finest of art. A lot has…

by Federico N. Fernández* We tend to think of innovation as closely related to original invention or fits of genius. However, as Matt Ridley explains, innovation is not the same as invention, although invention and technology are often part of it. Incredible technical inventions are one thing, but what innovators…

Buenos Aires (Argentina) — The documentary “Behind the Cloud” shows the motivations and struggles of those who want vaping and other alternatives to traditional cigarettes to be allowed in Latin America. …