The 1910 Pestilence That Shaped Buenos Aires' Future

In 1910, Buenos Aires was a city of grand centennial celebrations — but beneath the fanfare, an invisible enemy was about to strike. This episode follows the bubonic plague outbreak that hit Argentina's capital during its hundredth anniversary of independence, revealing the fragile state of public health in a rapidly growing metropolis. We trace the arrival of the plague aboard ships from Brazil, the initial confusion among doctors, and the desperate quarantine measures that transformed the city's relationship with disease. Through the work of pioneers like José Penna and the creation of the National Institute of Hygiene, we see how this crisis sparked lasting reforms — from rat-control campaigns to the founding of modern hospitals. Yet the outbreak also exposed deep inequalities, as poorer barrios like La Boca suffered while wealthier districts escaped. Join Lucas and Luna as they uncover a forgotten chapter that reshaped Buenos Aires and its institutions.

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