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Giulia Petroni

Giulia Petroni is a journalism student at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.

In this February 12, 2016, file photo, the family of Giulio Regeni follow his coffin during his funeral service in Fiumicello, northern Italy.

Truth yet to come to light in Giulio Regeni murder case

08-12-2018 08:31 In January 2016, the body of a Italian student was found in a ditch near Cairo. To date, no-one has been arrested for his killing – and economic and political interests seem to be complicating the quest for justice.

by Giulia Petroni

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (left) and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, pictured at the G20 Leaders’ Summit.

SAUDI ARABIA

Crown prince welcomed back onto world stage after death of Khashoggi

08-12-2018 08:17 Condemnation of Saudi journalist’s murder picks up, yet Mohammed bin Salman’s appearance at the G20 summit confirms just how valuable an ally Riyadh is to most.

by Giulia Petroni

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to the media after the G20 summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

SURVEY

Pew study: Image of Putin suffers internationally

04-12-2018 18:09 But Russia plays an increasingly more important role in international affairs, respondents say.

by Giulia Petroni

Argentina's President Mauricio Macri listens to a question during an interview at the presidential palace in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

SOCIAL NETWORKS

#instagood: Mauricio Macri most popular Latin American leader on Instagram

04-12-2018 15:43 New study finds 92 heads of state, 48 heads of government and 36 foreign ministers have personal accounts on Instagram.

by Giulia Petroni

G20 LEADERS SUMMIT

Subway and train services to be shut down for two days of G20 summit

20-11-2018 18:31 Huge parts of the city will be under the strict surveillance of security forces between November 29 and December 1, as world leaders descend on Buenos Aires.

by Giulia Petroni

INTERVIEW WITH MARK CARL ROM

‘It’s going to be very difficult for major legislation to be enacted’

10-11-2018 09:59 Mark Carl Rom, an expert on US politics and public policy, discusses here some of the key issues defining the country’s political landscape in the wake of the midterms.

by Giulia Petroni

President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the White House Wednesday.

US MIDTERMS

Trump calls for unity in Congress, threatens 'warlike' retaliation to probes

07-11-2018 17:01 In a brash and aggressive press conference, US President addresses results of the midterms and next steps in the wake of Tuesday's vote.

by Giulia Petroni

Brazil’s incoming finance minister, Paulo Guedes, said Argentina “was not a priority.”

BILATERAL RELATIONS

Relations with Brazil face uncertain future in Bolsonaro era

03-11-2018 10:17 Brazil’s incoming government has sparked controversy by casting a veil of uncertainty over its future relations with Argentina and the Mercosur trade bloc.

by Giulia Petroni

Cabinet Chief Marcos Peña speaking at the Urban 20 summit on Monday.

G20 SUMMIT

Urban 20 leaders address global challenges at summit in Buenos Aires

30-10-2018 12:36 'Think global, act local,' says President Macri as mayors from more than 20 cities gather in Buenos Aires for the Urban 20 inaugural summit.

by Giulia Petroni

Lena Muldoon, photographed for the Buenos Aires Times, in Palermo.

US POLITICS IN ARGENTINA

Trump effect mobilises Democrats in Argentina as US midterms near

27-10-2018 08:13 US citizen Lena Muldoon has long been obsessed with Buenos Aires. But since moving here, she’s become involved in re-launching Democrats Abroad Argentina, encouraging her fellow Americans to register to vote back home.

by Giulia Petroni

BRAZILIAN ELECTIONS

Brazil’s next president to struggle with highly fragmented Congress

20-10-2018 10:06 Front-runner Jair Bolsonaro will be able count on the support of a bolstered conservative bloc but his legislative efforts will still face substantial opposition, with vested interests pervading the halls of Congress.

by Giulia Petroni

Protesters demonstrate outside the INDEC national statistics bureau.

PEW RESEARCH CENTER STUDY

Poverty and healthcare the key drivers of political engagement in Argentina

19-10-2018 10:49 According to a new report, 69 percent of Argentines say they are more likely to take action, such as contact an elected official or participate in a demonstration, over issues related to poverty, while 65 percent declared they would for poor healthcare.

by Giulia Petroni

Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President Mauricio Macri meet at the Casa Rosada last week.

BILATERAL RELATIONS

Government banks on improved ties with Qatar to boost Vaca Muerta

13-10-2018 10:11 Amidst political turmoil in the Gulf region and a recession in Argentina, bilateral relations between Doha and Buenos Aires are booming, with trade soaring 16 percent last year.

by Giulia Petroni

Jair Bolsonaro (left) and Fernando Haddad (right).

BRAZILIAN ELECTIONS

'Bolsonaro likes to play the outsider but he is a professional politician'

09-10-2018 15:20 Matthew Taylor, a professor at the American University’s School of International Service and a former Brazil Institute fellow, discusses some of these key issues that will decide Brazil's presidential vote.

by Giulia Petroni