The River of Silver: Argentina's Riachuelo and Its Legacy

In episode 198 of The Story of Argentina, Lucas and Luna trace the history of the Riachuelo, the river that shaped Buenos Aires and the nation. From its role as a highway for colonial silver and the establishment of the first settlement in 1536, to the slaughterhouses of the 19th century and the industrial pollution of the 20th, the Riachuelo is a mirror of Argentina's rise and struggles. Learn about the 'Vuelta de Rocha', the 'Puente Transbordador', the 'Cortada' workers' neighborhood, the 'Ley de Aguas' and the 'Autoridad de Cuenca Matanza Riachuelo' (ACUMAR). The episode examines how a river once central to trade and identity became one of the world's most polluted waterways, and explores ongoing efforts at cleanup and revival, connecting the river to the country's broader narrative of wealth, crisis, and reinvention.

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