the modern era was held in 1940 after the ease of entry that gave the Argentine government engaged in sugar crops of Salta and Jujuy, in the 1960s they moved to the province of Mendoza for collecting the fruit and vegetables, or for collecting snuff leaves. After that, many moved to Buenos Aires to work as laborers, masons, and so many other jobs. Some also moved to southern lands as Comodoro Rivadavia, and north of the province of Chubut because of the oil "boom". During the Falklands War () in 1982, some 25,000 Bolivians living in northern Argentina, mainly in the province of Salta, expressed their decision to act as volunteers in the defense of the islands in support of Argentina. 21st century At the beginning of the 21st century, Argentina is home to the world's largest Bolivian community. The 2001 census recorded 233,464 legal Bolivians in Argentina in equal parts for women and men. Bolivian immigrants in Argentina found a place to work, progress, and help their families. Thousands of Bolivians have joined the Argentine everyday life, contributing in areas as diverse as construction, education, health, sports and music areas. In addition, elements of Bolivian cuisine have become more popular in some areas where the Bolivian community is remarkable. Notable Bolivian Argentines Cornelio Saavedra, military officer and statesman, president of the Primera Junta. Juana Azurduy de Padilla, Latin American guerilla military leader. José Severo Malabia, statesman, lawyer and a representative to the Congress of Tucumán. Tarateño Rojas, singer, musician and composer. María Eugenia Estenssoro, politician, journalist and activist for women's rights. See also Immigration to Argentina Paraguayan Argentine References Further reading Regina G. Schlüter, Turismo y Patrimonio en el siglo XXI, CIET, Buenos Aires, 2002. José Moreno Páez, "La Argentina es aplaudida en el mundo entero por sus políticas migratorias". UNASUR, Buenos Aires, 2008. Eduardo Muñoz Pernía, "Argentina mira hacia el futuro de la integración latinoamericana, marcando el ejemplo, con el plan Patria Grande". Torremolinos, Madrid, 2006.