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Resistencia

American  
[re-sees-ten-syah] / ˌrɛ sisˈtɛn sjɑ /

noun

  1. a city in NE Argentina, on the Paraná River.


Resistencia British  
/ rɛsisˈtenθja /

noun

  1. a city in NE Argentina, on the Paraná River. Pop: 423 000 (2005 est)

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Indigenous music provided a soundtrack to the initially peaceful march through Cali's Puerto Resistencia neighborhood.

From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026

His group was accompanied by his dog, Resistencia, who was adopted by his wife while Lula was imprisoned and lived with his supporters camped outside the prison for more than 500 days.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 1, 2023

One near the stage was Heidel Arboleda, 35, a member of the front line at Puerto Resistencia, one of the most important points of protest in the city.

From Washington Post ● May 24, 2022

According to the group La Resistencia, detainees were provided clean clothes — but only in the unit where the strike began — and improved food portions.

From Seattle Times ● May 20, 2022

The strike began Friday, according to the group La Resistencia, at the fenced facility that is among the largest immigration detention centers in the U.S.

From Seattle Times ● May 18, 2022

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