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ing of surrounding avenues destroyed them. Inside you'll find a few mementos of
early-19th-century British invasions, some paintings in colonial and early independence
style, and the occasional temporary exhibit. On Thursday and Friday a lively crafts market
sets up in the patio - and the cafe here is a great place to relax. Tours in Spanish offered.
THE OLD MUSTARD TRICK
It's one of the oldest tricks in the topic. You're in a tourist hot spot like Plaza de Mayo, minding your
own business, and suddenly someone tells you that there are 'bird droppings' (or another substance)
on your clothing. While this kind stranger takes out their surprisingly handy tissues to clean you up,
their friend is cleaning out your pockets or stealing your bag.
Madonna sang 'Don't Cry for Me Argentina' from the Casa Rosada's balconies for her movie
Evita
. It was a controversial film as many Argentines were not happy that the actress - associ-
ated with skimpy outfits and sex - was chosen to represent their beloved heroine. Also from the
Casa Rosada's balconies, a triumphant Diego Maradona hoisted the 1986 World Cup, to the de-
light of thousands of soccer fans below. And on December 20, 2001, President Fernando de La
Rua fled the Casa Rosada's roof by helicopter as the economic crash climaxed.
