A classic in the Buenos Aires cultural calendar, the 47th edition of the Buenos Aires International Book Fair begins today at the La Rural, the Rural Society’s huge event venue in the Palermo neighborhood. Organized by non-profit foundation El Libro, the fair features conferences, book presentations and signings, and many other activities. The opening speeches of the Buenos Aires Book Fair have brought memorable and often controversial moments. Jorge Luis Borges’ first poetry book Fervor de Buenos Aires will also be the object of a special homage because this year is the 100th anniversary of its publication. This year, far-right libertarian candidate Javier Milei will present a book entitled El fin de la inflación (‘The end of inflation’).
