Miguel Brascó (1926–2014): Argentine Polymath of Letters, Humor, and Gastronomy

Miguel Brascó

Miguel Brascó (14 September 1926 – 10 May 2014) was a trailblazing and deeply influential figure in 20th-century Argentine culture, known for his prodigious output as a writer, poet, journalist, humorist, translator, editor, and cartoonist. Renowned for his sharp wit, eloquent prose, and eclectic interests, Brascó was also a notable critic and authority on wine […] More

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Bad Times

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Bad times for freedom of speech and press, when The New York Times announced that it will stop publishing political cartoons, weeks after the newspaper was criticized for publishing a cartoon that was criticized because it had been blatantly considered anti-Semitic. The caricature, which sparked controversy around the world, showed the president of the United […] More

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