Ghosts
The graffiti disappeared. I suppose the rats did too. I wonder where the children went.
The article discusses the Abasto area in Buenos Aires, a zone that has maintained its somewhat sordid and marginal character despite the presence of a mall. The author reflects on their personal connection to the area, having researched the Abasto building for an art history project and frequently visiting a nearby cultural center.
The article also touches on the issue of poverty among children in Argentina, citing data from September that shows 44.5% of children under 14 living in poverty, with 1.1 million below the poverty line according to Unicef Argentina. The city's government has launched a "Law and Order" campaign, which includes billboards with slogans such as "The city without squatters" and "The city without street vendors".
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