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12 Currents February 2020 > continued from page 11 Perón. Eva (1919-1952), wife of Dictator Juan Perón, and First Lady of Argentina from 1946-1952, was the beloved political champion of the poor. She died at age 33. Her body, once stolen in 1955, and hidden in Milan and in Madrid, was interred in BA 24 years later, under 27 feet of concrete. “ HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!!!” Floral tributes are ever present [see photo] at the Duarte mausoleum. Juan Perón is interred in Char- carita cemetery; his body was desecrated, with hands cut off. The Perón regime had its detractors: the press was silenced, revenge upon “enemies” was com- mon, and tax extortion was toler- ated. “Evita” was seen by many as an actress (her profession), skilled at manipulating the disen- franchised (and devoutly reli- gious) poor. In front of La Recoleta Ceme- tery is the Basilica de Nuestra Senora Del Pilar, the 2nd oldest church in BA (dating from1732), and, arguably, the most beautiful. The plain white colonial exterior, built as part of a Franciscan monastery, belies a rich Baroque and Rococo interior. The side altars venerate saints, including Mother Teresa. Services are still held, employing the church’s pipe organ. A museum of religious artifacts and remaining cloisters Palm-Aire Resident can be visited. La Recoleta Cemetery, at Visit our website at: www.PalmAirekB.com Calle Junin 1790, in the Plaza Happy Valentine’s Day From Currents Builders of Fine Custom Kitchens, Bathrooms & Full Interiors 48 Years experience Lic#16-CRP18810-X continued on page 13 >

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