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I was born and raised in Argentina. It could have been any other place, but I am lucky enough to say that not only am I Argentinian, but I’m also a world champion!

I’m fully aware that my country isn’t the best or the most glamorous, but believe me when I tell you that it has its unique beauty. 

There are so many things I can list about Argentina, both positive and negative, but to me, it is the perfect balance between both that makes it a beautiful place. 

We have one of the biggest economic crises, we once had five Presidents in one week, political issues are a recurrent subject for discussions at family dinners, we had six coups d’etat and two terrorist attacks against both Argentinians and the Jewish community, and people are still, twenty-two years later, fighting for justice. 

You may be wondering why even though all the things I listed are awful, I still believe it is a great country, and the real reason isn’t the country itself, it is its people. 

Argentinians are quick, we can adapt easily, we all have a history in common, and although there may be political differences or arguments about soccer teams, when it comes to our country and reaching out to others, I can guarantee you that Argentinians are the very best. We are welcoming, friendly, and protective of each other. 

All views expressed on content written for The Shofar represent the opinions and thoughts of the individual authors. The author biography represents the author at the time in which they were in BBYO.

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