opinion and analysis Argentina’s new mythical right 26-03-2024 08:20 One of the most striking features of today's Argentina is the number of people who identify themselves as right-wing. by Carlos De Angelis
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Emperor of the Argentine Republic? 23-03-2024 06:32 In a country obsessed with dark priests that roam Government House with differing levels of influence on the upper echelons of the political class, Santiago Caputo has walked into his role perfectly. by Agustino Fontevecchia
Analysing Argentina Another 100 days of solitude? 23-03-2024 06:30 If Javier Milei insists on tragedy, he might kill Argentina’s democracy – or vice-versa. He does not need to. by Marcelo J. Garcia
GUEST COLUMN Purim and the National Day of Memory for Truth and Justice 22-03-2024 00:01 Argentina’s National Day of Memory for Truth and Justice is to be commemorated on the same day that we observe and celebrate Purim in the Hebrew calendar. by Batia D. de Nemirovsky & Ariel Gelblung *
As I see it Drug-lords in the crosshairs 16-03-2024 06:35 By Latin American standards, Argentina is a law-abiding country whose inhabitants are far less prone to commit murder or be gunned down by thugs than is the case elsewhere in the region. Why do so many people in high places believe that the threat has become so frightening that the military should be called in? by James Neilson
CRIME & INSECURITY Rosario is always near 16-03-2024 06:25 As with so many other matters, Argentina’s leaders have not lived up to the challenge of efficiently combatting drug-trafficking. Yet it would be a mistake to confine the responsibility for Rosario’s bloody violence to politics. by Javier Calvo
As I see it The world has become too complicated for politicians 09-03-2024 06:27 Can Argentina or, for that matter, any other country buck the trends that are causing such concern not only in the West but also in China and Russia? by James Neilson
ANALYSING ARGENTINA The elusive goal Milei needs to score 09-03-2024 06:14 Javier Milei's government knows that should the president’s popularity sink further, his power to impose reform on “the caste” would wane significantly. by Marcelo J. Garcia
ANALYSING ARGENTINA Are two Caputos one too many for Milei? 02-03-2024 05:25 Foreign observers and investors welcome that Milei is a man on a mission to turn Argentina into a more open, more pro-market economy … but they don’t like conflict as the end itself, nor the Casa Rosada’s unwillingness to compromise. by Marcelo J. Garcia
AUSTERITY FUNDING ROW Milei detonates relationship with governors and opens up a war 27-02-2024 21:00 Provincial debt under the spotlight has made the governors seek allies. Who are in the deepest holes? Will the mega-decree be overturned? by Ramón Indart
OPINION & ANALYSIS Fight club 24-02-2024 06:08 For President Javier Milei, anyone who thinks differently is simply an enemy. This is a real problem because it undermines the very concept of democracy. by Nelson Castro
POLITICS – ANALYSIS ‘Synthetic’ in a world in flux: Milei faces a political defeat 10-02-2024 00:36 What will the near-future of the Milei administration look like after having effectively demolished bridges with the “moderate” opposition that sought to offer a helping hand? by Agustino Fontevecchia
POLITICS & ECONOMY The limits of Milei’s ‘synthetic power’ 27-01-2024 09:19 While his digital energy can be translated into real world power, Javier Milei and his team must be careful not to confuse their popularity with actual muscle. by Agustino Fontevecchia
BLOOMBERG - OPINION JP Spinetto: Milei’s unapologetic defence of capitalism missed a key point 20-01-2024 08:48 What masters of the universe in Davos most wanted and needed to hear were his concrete plans to take Argentina out of its chronic malaise. They were left wanting.
GUEST VOICE The revolution of liberty 02-01-2024 18:51 Federico Sturzenegger, former president of the Central Bank and architect of President Javier Milei’s economic reforms, shares his views on the head of state’s sweeping economic deregulation package. by Federico Sturzenegger
Emergency decree controversy Milei’s bluff 23-12-2023 06:16 Praised for his moderation and pragmatism over the last several weeks, the self-proclaimed anarcho-capitalist has now put in place a series of controversial measures which have divided public opinion. by Agustino Fontevecchia
GUEST VOICE Protest and circulation – a clash of two worlds 19-12-2023 21:52 The right to demonstrate and move freely are on a collision course in Argentina. Not to be taken as something natural. But the way out must inevitably be via dialogue.
NEW ERA FOR ARGENTINA Milei and a libertarian’s wet dream 09-12-2023 05:45 Is Milei’s ambitious reform package possible in today’s Argentina? Not only does his La Libertad Avanza coalition lack congressional muscle, but both of its negotiating partners are deeply fragmented, muddying the legislative front. by Agustino Fontevecchia
OPINION War in Middle East continues to offer nothing but blood, toil, tears and sweat 08-12-2023 08:25 Israel has no other alternative but to continue the war until the surrender or total and definitive destruction of Hamas and all its troops. by Martín A. Morgenstern
POLITICS Milei enjoys peak honeymoon phase 02-12-2023 14:48 While serious doubts remain, Argentina’s president-elect is acting carefully and strategically in the conformation of his cabinet and government, seemingly betting on experience over ideology. Once the glow begins to dim and his “chainsaw” austerity plan is in full force, what Milei will face the music? by Agustino Fontevecchia
ELECTIONS 2023 – ANALYSIS Living in Milei’s world 25-11-2023 14:22 These initial steps are positive in maintaining the situation from blowing up but they are insufficient in and of themselves. Not only would this cordiality and cooperation have to be maintained over time, Milei’s strategy would actually have to work. by Agustino Fontevecchia
OP-ED Ireland deepens relations with Latin America and the Caribbean 25-11-2023 10:26 The Irish commitment to step up our engagement with the Latin America and the Caribbean region has been backed by the EU’s commitment to do the same.
ELECTION 2023: ANALYSIS The lion king 20-11-2023 13:57 This presidential election was about change, and we knew that at least two years ago when the government lost the midterm legislative elections. The question was which opponent would take the laurels. by Carlos Fara
BLOOMBERG - ANALYSIS Milei opens a new era: What comes next in Argentina policy-making 20-11-2023 09:25 Milei’s biggest political challenge will be his lack of support in Congress, where his party only counts a minority of senators and a fraction of lower house representatives.
GUEST VOICE Will you remain silent? 09-11-2023 00:29 React. Don't be silent. There is still time. by Dr. Ariel Gelblung
ELECTION 2023: OPINION Macri hates Massa more than Cristina and her Kirchnerites 04-11-2023 05:21 The talk of vanquishing Kirchnerism is as meaningless as when Milei speaks of Communists. Kirchnerism today is not Macri’s enemy, Massa is. by Jorge Fontevecchia
OPINION Requiem to an era 04-11-2023 05:15 'Learn the lesson that if you are going to do the work of a prophet, what you need is not a sceptre but a hoe,' said Bernard of Clairvaux. by Martín A. Morgenstern
Election winners and losers Massa the big winner of an election result few saw coming 23-10-2023 11:34 Patricia Bullrich was the big loser of a dramatic election night in Argentina. She was unable to seduce an electorate that ultimately did not consider her an option for "putting an end to populism.”
GUEST COLUMN Conflict in Middle East is not a war between Muslims and Jews 20-10-2023 17:50 The conflict between Hamas and Israel is not a war between Muslims and Jews. Both Judaism and Islam are not a threat to each other's existence but are guarantors of universal brotherhood and peaceful coexistence. by Marwan Gill
ELECTION 2023: ANALYSIS Insaurralde, Milei, Melconian and the dirty campaign 12-10-2023 14:46 We’re into the tortuous last stretch of the campaign and political operations are underway. by Javier Calvo
GUEST COLUMN Be careful women and children 10-10-2023 13:48 There is no doubt that being a woman, thinking, wanting to study and daring to express ideas are unforgivable crimes in the Islam of the Iranian Ayatollahs and their Taliban cousins. by Martín A. Morgenstern
GUEST COLUMN Milei and Perón: one heart? 30-09-2023 05:11 Some suggestive parallels can be drawn between the phenomena embodied in the figures of Juan Domingo Perón and Javier Gerardo Milei.
ELECTION 2023 Can Bullrich and Massa face the ‘Milei-tide’? 30-09-2023 05:08 The only candidate who could be moderately competitive in a run-off against Milei appears to be Bullrich, who is the farthest from taking that spot, if opinion polls are to be trusted. by Agustino Fontevecchia
ELECTION 2023 Demystifying Javier Milei 23-09-2023 05:11 Milei is a mystical creature with an impenetrable halo above his head at the moment. His opponents appear weak and disoriented. Yet there is still ample room for surprises. by Agustino Fontevecchia
ELECTION 2023 Milei, Barrionuevo and the ‘casta sindical’ 22-09-2023 05:50 Restaurant worker chieftain Luis Barrionuevo, who has been meeting with libertarian presidential frontrunner Javier Milei, is perhaps the union leader with the greatest number of leaps and bounds in modern Argentine politics. by Javier Calvo
GUEST VOICE Victoria Villarruel, human rights, and truth 22-09-2023 05:19 Many victims and relatives of victims of armed organisations neither feel represented by, nor do they endorse, Victoria Villarruel’s claims and views on human rights. by Gustavo Llarull**
ELECTION 2023 Poll: Milei growing ahead of election, Massa on rise, Bullrich takes a dive 18-09-2023 17:41 New Opina Argentina survey offers projections ahead of the general election; Libertarian frontrunner grows in polls but comeback looks difficult for Bullrich; Massa on track to finish second.
Election 2023 Milei the destroyer and fear of the unexplainable 09-09-2023 05:09 The fear that Milei and his weird entourage of cosplayers, social media influencers, extreme-right “dictatorship deniers” and C-class corrupt political leeches generates has to do with a breakdown in the conditions of governability. by Agustino Fontevecchia
GUEST COLUMN Human-centric globalisation: Taking G20 to the last mile, leaving none behind 08-09-2023 11:37 As One Earth, we are coming together to nurture our planet. As One Family, we support each other in the pursuit of growth. And we move together towards a shared future - One Future - which is an undeniable truth in these interconnected times. by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
BLOOMBERG - OPINION Eduardo Porter: Argentina's dollarisation is a dangerous delusion 06-09-2023 11:08 Instead of hoping for a deus ex machina to restore macroeconomic stability, Argentines should strive for political institutions that reach the agreements every healthy economy needs.
BRAZIL IN FOCUS Lula tightens grip on Brazil politics as economy defies odds 02-09-2023 10:25 Just six months ago, grim warnings about Brazil’s economy were looming over his pledge to restore prosperity, Lula is stronger today than when he assumed office.
Election 2023 Milei, telepathic conversations with dogs and mental health 02-09-2023 06:17 Beyond allegedly having telepathic conversation with living and dead animals, God and historical economists, Milei has an extremely short fuse, quickly escalating into a level of rage that is uncommon in someone expected to lead in times of crisis. by Agustino Fontevecchia
OPINION & ANALYSIS Eduardo Porter: Latin America is waxing nostalgic for dictators 29-08-2023 10:09 Fifty years after Augusto Pinochet infamously squashed democracy in Chile, the false promise of authoritarian rule once again tempts the region’s citizens.
OPINION & ANALYSIS Incentives and the near future 28-08-2023 07:30 It is possible for Argentina to emerge from the difficult situation in which the country finds itself, but a comprehensive economic programme with centralised coordination and the broadest political support possible is necessary. by Martín A. Morgenstern
BLOOMBERG - OPINION Tyler Cowen: Argentina’s future is with the dollar 22-08-2023 10:21 Presidential candidate Javier Milei has some unorthodox policy ideas, but at least one is simple common sense: dollarising his country’s economy.
PASO PRIMARIES 2023 – ANALYSIS Milei and reaping what you sowed 19-08-2023 08:05 There could be another 1.2 million voters heading to the ballots on October 22 from increased participation. Assuming Bullrich and Massa absorb all of their primary rivals’ voters, will they be able to capture enough of those ‘new’ voters? by Agustino Fontevecchia
PASO PRIMARIES 2023 – ANALYSIS Libertarian shift – the 16 provinces where Javier Milei triumphed 14-08-2023 13:24 Economist and national deputy scored surprising wins in 16 of the 24 districts across national territory; Stronger than expected performance outside of the capital and Buenos Aires Province.
ELECTIONS 2023 – ANALYSIS Three surprises 10-08-2023 23:30 The harrowing nature of the crime, the fact that it was caught on security cameras and broadcasted nationally almost in real time, and its proximity to the PASO primaries means it could have a lasting impact on the political field. by Agustino Fontevecchia
ELECTIONS 2023 – ANALYSIS An electorate fearful of the present and doubtful of the future 10-08-2023 23:17 In moments of crisis the country needs transformational leaders who are clear about the situation it is in and who can mark the path towards inclusive solutions. by Hugo Haime
OPINION & ANALYSIS In defence of Milei 11-07-2023 13:06 The debate proposed by La Libertad Avanza is a healthy one, although perhaps tainted by the source of its origin: they are raising it in order to cover up their own financial shenanigans. by Javier Calvo