Evita and Madonna

Article Abstract:

There are very mixed views in Argentina about Eva Peron, with some people seeing her as a saint and others seeing her as a whore. This has given a sensitive background to plans by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Alan Parker to make a film about her. The controversy has been heightened by their choice of Madonna to play Eva Peron, as she also attracts very mixed views. Some observers feel that it is a mistake to film in Argentina itself, as Argentines are very unwilling to have their lives placed under scrutiny.

Portrayals, Public opinion, Madonna (American entertainer), Peron, Eva

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Mother fights dynasty in Spain for son

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Joanna Atfield, who is fighting to gain back her two-and-a-half year old son from her former partner, Spaniard Daniel Mazin, believes that the Spanish legal system is working against her. She feels that it will be extremely difficult for her to fight against Mazin's wealthy and influential family. She denies allegations by his family that she is mentally unstable and therefore an unsuitable mother, pointing out that her fragile mental state was merely the result of pressure put on her by the family.

Interview, Absentee mothers, Atfield, Joanna

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Portugal's abortion law under attack as women put on trial

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There has been criticism from a number of sources of the trial of 17 women in Portugal for illegal abortions. Abortion is a highly sensitive issue in Portugal, and this trial could even bring about the downfall of the Socialist government, which has a very small majority.

Political aspects, Portugal, Abortion

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