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‍                    The digital landscape is constantly evolving. New social media platforms are introducing new ways to communicate, share and consume content, and the way people find news has changed along with it. Argentine millennials are highly engaged in social media, especially when it comes to following local news. They’re also more likely than older generations to get their news from a blog or website rather than a newspaper. Here are some of the leading sources for keeping up with what’s happening in Argentina right now.

Facebook

                      Facebook has become one of the top sources of local news in the Argentina. This is likely due to the high percentage of people who visit Facebook on a regular basis - 2 in 3 Argentine adults use the platform. A whopping 80% of people there get news from Facebook, and 10% said they get it from social media in general. Some of the most popular types of content are lifestyle stories, local issues, and health and wellness. And these stories are resonating with people in Argentina - nearly half of people who get local news from Facebook said it’s very important to them.

Twitter

                    Twitter is another social platform gaining traction for those interested in local news. About a quarter of people in Argentina get local news from Twitter, which could be due to its focus on real-time news. Like Facebook, Twitter has become a place where people can share breaking news stories and discuss them. Twitter has become a source of information related to politics, health and lifestyle, entertainment, and sports. You can also use Twitter to find stories related to what’s happening in your town or city by looking at the hashtags that are trending. You can also follow local journalists or news outlets to keep up with the latest in your area.

YouTube

                 YouTube has also become a popular source of local news, especially among younger people. A growing number of local media outlets are creating YouTube channels where they publish videos, and people are tuning in. Nearly 10% of people in Argentina get local news from YouTube, and that number is even higher for younger people. About half of people in their 20s get local news from YouTube, with more than a quarter of people in their 30s doing so. While most of these videos cover traditional topics like politics, health, and culture, some outlets are starting to experiment with more unique videos. One example is Balas de Plata, a news site that publishes animated videos about current events.

Taringa! 

            Taringa is an Argentine social network that’s also a source of news. About 1 in 5 people in Argentina get local news from Taringa, and it’s especially popular among young people. Taringa is especially popular in parts of the country that don’t have a strong newspaper presence. Some of the most-shared stories on Taringa are related to health, sports, and lifestyle. There’s also a section of the platform called “Taringa! Econ” that offers economic news and analysis.

El Diario

                   El Diario is a digital-first, Buenos Aires-based newspaper that publishes local news. El Diario publishes articles on its website as well as through an app that features an interactive map. El Diario has also created a Facebook Messenger bot that allows people to subscribe to its news alerts, share stories, and comment on content. El Diario also publishes its stories through automated audio that is available through the app.

La Nacion

                Another major publication that publishes local news is La Nacion, a newspaper that was founded in Argentina in 1895. La Nacion publishes a mix of articles on its website, written in Spanish, and English. With an online presence since 2005, La Nacion aims to inform its readers about the “current events, issues, and tendencies”. La Nacion also publishes stories through an app, as well as its website. The app allows users to comment on articles and share them with others, as well as save them for offline reading.

Clarin

                Clarin is another Argentine publication that publishes local news. Founded in 1929, Clarin is one of the leading newspapers in Argentina, with a daily circulation of more than 2 million readers. Clarín has an online presence, where it publishes articles in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. Users can access the site and read articles through their app, as well as follow Clarín on social media. Clarín also has a digital publication called Voz Jóvenes (Young Voice) that features stories written by young people.

Voces Juveniles (VJ)

                Voces Juveniles is an online journal that publishes articles written by young people. Voces Juveniles was founded in 2000, and it currently has a print circulation of around 80,000. VJ publishes stories in Spanish, as well as English translations of selected pieces. VJ has a website where readers can read and comment on articles, as well as a Facebook page where they can share the stories. VJ has become a popular source of local news among young people in the last few years.

Conclusion

                The digital landscape has become an increasingly important source of local news in Argentina. It’s important to note that some of the platforms mentioned above, like Facebook and Twitter, are sources of information as well as places for people to share their opinions about news stories. It’s also important to be aware that not all information you find online should be trusted. With so much information being shared online, it’s important to be discerning when reading or sharing stories so that you can get the most accurate picture of what’s happening around you.