News of 2019 elections

Latin American leaders congratulate Fernández on victory – except Bolsonaro

28-10-2019 10:20 Fellow leftists regional leaders rally behind Alberto Fernandez, but Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro says he doesn't intend to congratulate Frente de Todos leader.

Fernàndez: We want to end the suffering for all Argentines, for once and for all

28-10-2019 09:48 President-elect confirms he will meet with outgoing leader Mauricio Macri at La Casa Rosada Monday morning.

Uruguay’s left-wing party faces its toughest election in 15 years

25-10-2019 21:17 Uruguayan national elections on October 27 are predicted to lead to a run-off between the leftist Broad Front, which has been in power since 2005, and the centre-right National Party.

'I'm not going anywhere,' declares Vidal in closing rally

24-10-2019 20:38 Buenos Aires Province Governor María Eugenia Vidal holds final rally of her re-election campaign, with just days to go before Sunday's elections.

Evo Morales faces toughest test yet to keep power in Bolivia

14-10-2019 13:37 Polls point to a close race in next week’s election, in which Bolivia’s longest-serving leader is seeking a controversial fourth term.

Alberto Fernández: 'No point' in meeting Macri

14-08-2019 14:56 Alberto Fernández emerged with a 15-point lead over the incumbent from Sunday's primaries vote, deeply complicating the Mauricio Macri's chances of winning re-election.

Vehicle carrying presidential candidate José Luis Espert attacked with rocks

07-08-2019 10:14 Liberal outsider for the presidency, José Luis Espert, suffers alleged attack en route to television appearance in Buenos Aires.

Macri closes Buenos Aires campaign ahead of PASO

07-08-2019 00:06 Juntos por el Cambio’s Buenos Aires candidates held their final pre-PASO rally in Caballito Tuesday to make their case to porteños.

Vidal, Kicillof up the ante ahead of neck-and-neck provincial race

20-07-2019 09:43 As Axel Kicillof steps up efforts, Governor Vidal must surpass her 2015 result and overcome political differences with mayors.

Pink House swoops on unaffiliated governors as PASOs loom

20-07-2019 08:02 The first major electoral test for national candidates in 2019 is August 11 when Argentina goes to the polls for a primaries vote.

A. Fernández: 'People should fear Macri and his officials'

15-07-2019 10:23 Presidential hopeful Alberto Fernández decries "demonization" of the La Cámpora youth movement, claiming instead voters should fear the Macri government.

Guillermo Nielsen: 'Axel Kicillof is a Marxist disguised as a Keynesian'

15-07-2019 10:21 Economist Guillermo Nielsen's statements prompted presidential candidate Alberto Fernández to defend his man in Buenos Aires province.

Macri kicks off campaigning: 'I'm ready to govern for four more years'

11-07-2019 10:43 President Mauricio Macri urges trust in his leadership during his coalition's official campaign launch.

Vidal suspects Máximo Kirchner will seek presidency in 2023

08-07-2019 10:08 Governor of Buenos Aires province María Eugenia Vidal speaks out against challenge by Kirchnerite gubernatorial candidate Axel Kicillof: 'La Cámpora will govern. It won't influence, it will govern'.

Alberto Fernández's economist hints at labour, pension reform to please IMF

26-06-2019 15:40 Guillermo Nielsen suggests unpopular measures could form part of an Alberto Fernández presidency's renegotiation with the International Monetary Fund.

by Alejandro Rebossio

Santa Fe: Governor-elect throws support behind Fernández-Fernández

26-06-2019 11:07 Peronist candidate for governor Omar Perotti secured control of Santa Fe on June 16 against the Progressives, who had ruled the province for three terms.

Parties lodge final candidacies after lengthy, heated negotiations

23-06-2019 16:52 Months of negotiations end with high-profile candidates securing their spot on ballots in the race for the national Congress.

Sergio Massa to lead Fernández-Fernández list for Lower House

18-06-2019 13:45 Sergio Massa's decision to join Frente de Todos comes amid a wave of Peronist wins in provincial elections.

Massa's successor in Tigre decries local gov't coup

13-06-2019 15:12 Mayor of Tigre Julio Zamora complains Massa and Renewal Front are blocking primaries race that would allow him to retain his control of wealthy district in Greater Buenos Aires.

by Anabella Gonzalez

Urtubey to contest presidency as his former allies abandon Alternativa Federal

12-06-2019 10:12 The departure of Miguel Angel Pichetto and Sergio Massa from the Alternativa Federal ('Federal Alternative') front leaves Salta Governor Juan Manuel Urtubey contesting the presidency solo.