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The Brilliant Colors of La Boca Tell Buenos Aires’ Stormy History

At first, it is all kitschy street drama. Tango couples inviting tourists in for the photo op with tipped hat and mimed kisses. There is much more to the story of La Boca. This colorful neighborhood located in southern Buenos Aires brims with street tango performances, soccer fans and art museums. Named after its location at “the mouth” of the river Riachuelo, whose waters flow into the Rí­o de la …