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A political Pope – probing Francis’ ties with Argentina’s presidents

23-04-2025 11:52 The man formerly known as Jorge Bergoglio recognised himself as being a political figure, long before his arrival in Rome. He once declared: "Christians should not be apolitical." A look at his links with Néstor Kirchner, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Mauricio Macri, Alberto Fernández and Javier Milei.

COURTS

Alberto Fernández reiterates denial as court confirms gender violence trial

16-04-2025 10:56 Former president set for trial after indictment confirmed by appeals court; Ex-president alleged beat and threatened his ex-partner, former first lady Fabiola Yáñez; Veteran Peronist again denies charges against him.

ECONOMY – ANALYSIS

IMF bets billions on Milei’s chainsaw to avert past debacles

13-04-2025 08:50 Frontloading disbursements is a controversial move that increases the IMF’s exposure to its biggest debtor, just as Milei faces the same policy dilemmas that have doomed his predecessors.

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Alberto Fernández: ‘Milei has the problem of being completely dogmatic’

23-02-2025 06:08 In the final part of a feature interview, former president Alberto Fernández discusses the insurance corruption allegations he faces in the courts, President Javier Milei, Peronism and his relationship with Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

ALLEGATIONS OF VIOLENCE

Ex-president Alberto Fernández sent to trial for beating former partner

17-02-2025 16:39 Federal Judge Julián Ercolini rules former president Alberto Fernández should stand trial for “minor injuries and serious injuries" suffered by his ex-partner, former first lady Fabiola Yáñez, along with "coercive threats."

FEATURE INTERVIEW

Alberto Fernández: ‘Fabiola has not grasped the dimensions of what she is saying’

15-02-2025 06:00 In the first half of a two-part interview, former president Alberto Fernández addresses the gender violence and psychological mistreatment allegations made against him by his ex-partner Fabiola Yáñez.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

CAPTURING HISTORY

Presidential photographer hangs up camera after 47 years

06-02-2025 23:55 Víctor Bugge, presidential photographer who captured Videla, Menem and the Rolling Stones, retires after 47 years.

COURTS

Alberto Fernández denies hitting ex-partner in court appearance

04-02-2025 22:32 Former president Alberto Fernández appears at Comodoro Py federal courthouse for questioning over domestic violence allegations made by his ex-partner, former first lady Fabiola Yáñez.

COURTS

Alberto Fernández appears in court to challenge judge

04-02-2025 08:16 Presenting himself before appeals court judge Roberto Boico, veteran Peronist ex-president Alberto Fernández appears in court to denounce Judge Julián Ercolini’s "manifest hostility" towards him in insurance corruption case.

DEATH OF ALBERTO NISMAN

Milei government remembers Nisman, describes death as ‘murder’

19-01-2025 09:08 President’s Office reaffirmed its “commitment to seek justice for the victims of AMIA” bombing in statement marking 10th anniversary of late prosecutor Alberto Nisman’s death.

BEYOND THE HEADLINES

The 86th victim

18-01-2025 06:41 Ten years later, Argentine society is still owed an explanation of a bafflingly mysterious death.

by Michael Soltys

International Monetary Fund

IMF publishes grim evaluation of Argentina’s US$44-billion deal

12-01-2025 08:55 Ex-post evaluation paints a grim picture of Argentina’s latest IMF programme that began in March 2022. Staff detailed reckless policy decisions by the government of former president Alberto Fernández that derailed the programme and economy in the run-up to the 2023 presidential election.

DEATH OF ALBERTO NISMAN

A decade on, prosecutors conclude Alberto Nisman was killed

10-01-2025 11:22 Eight days before the 10th anniversary of his death, a new report concludes that late special prosecutor Alberto Nisman was killed for investigating alleged cover-up of the perpetrators of AMIA terrorist bombing in 1994.

AMID SCANDAL

Yáñez gives up state security detail amid NYE dinner furore

05-01-2025 10:26 Former first lady Fabiola Yáñez renounces state security detail that was strengthened in wake of her gender violence allegations against ex-president Alberto Fernández; Milei and Bullrich had criticised her use of proection officers, revealing it had cost state at least US$147,000 since last August.

MILEI AWAITS TRUMP

IMF moves goal-posts for Argentina – no definitions until April

13-12-2024 15:25 The International Monetary Fund has presented Javier Milei with two conditions which must be met before any further remittance beyond the US$44.5 billion loaned to Mauricio Macri – obtain Congress endorsement for taking on new debt and making structural changes.

by Carlos Burgueño

POLITICS & COURTS

Supreme Ct sends Fernández de Kirchner to trial for Iran memorandum

05-12-2024 19:23 Nation’s highest tribunal endorses previous ruling revoking acquittal of all defendants and orders trial in case first opened after complaint by late AMIA special prosecutor Alberto Nisman.

COURTS

Alberto Fernández appears before judge in insurance fraud case

27-11-2024 17:36 Veteran Peronist leader appears in court as an indicted witness under framework of investigation into alleged corruption scheme involving contracting of state insurance policies.

GENDER VIOLENCE ALLEGATIONS

Ex-president Alberto Fernández called to testify in gender violence case

21-11-2024 18:45 Federal judge Julián Ercolini summons former president Alberto Fernández for questioning in the gender violence case involving former first lady Fabiola Yañez.

POLITICS

Fernández de Kirchner hints at run for presidency of Partido Justlicialista

07-10-2024 16:44 "I am ready to accept the challenge of debating in unity,” declares former president as she hints at return to political frontline; Remarks come as clamour for ex-veep’s return grows.

GENDER VIOLENCE

Insults aired in new leaks from Alberto Fernández-Fabiola Yáñez case

18-09-2024 16:51 Audio allegedly recorded in the presidential bedroom of the main chalet at the Olivos presidential residence leaked to press; Ex-president provides photos of former first lady drinking as mother of alleged victim testifies.

VIOLENCE & BATTERY CLAIMS

Ex-manager of Olivos residence testifies in Yáñez–Fernández case

26-08-2024 17:05 Daniel Rodríguez testifies in domestic violence and battery case; Witness states he did not see violent incidents between ex-president and his former partner but did witness their break-up.

OPINION & ANALYSIS

Political sewers on the boil

24-08-2024 05:15 Intelligence sectors in conflict threaten to throw the book at each other, exposing shady deals and problematic situations in private lives.

by Javier Calvo

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CLAIMS

Alberto Fernández’s ex-private secretary says Yáñez is ‘a victim’

22-08-2024 20:44 Testimony from María Cantero, Alberto Fernández’s private secretary of 35 years, complicates ex-president’s defence against gender violence allegations; Witness confirms that leaked WhatsApp chat messages with former first lady Fabiola Yáñez are real but says she never witnessed any acts of violence by veteran Peronist leader.

GENDER VIOLENCE ALLEGATIONS

Fabiola Yáñez shows chat messages with ex-government minister to courts

21-08-2024 18:21 Former first lady Fabiola Yáñez shares WhatsApp chat messages with ex-Women, Gender & Diversity minister Ayelén Mazzina; “If you didn’t help me, what’s left for the remaining women victims?” writes ex-partner of former president Alberto Fernández.

GENDER VIOLENCE ALLEGATIONS

Testimonies which may define Alberto Fernández’s future

21-08-2024 17:23 Ex-president’s former private secretary will testify this week, with then-manager of the Olivios presidential residence, Daniel Rodríguez, to follow next week.

GENDER VIOLENCE

Yáñez says mobile phone with Fernández chats is missing

19-08-2024 14:21 Former first lady Fabiola Yáñez informs court that she has misplaced the mobile phone that contained alleged conversations with the former president.

As I see it

Alberto left twisting slowly, slowly in the wind

17-08-2024 06:43 Was Alberto Fernández an exceptionally bad character or was he just a typical member of what Javier Milei calls “the caste” who felt he was entitled to make up his own rules?

by James Neilson

ANALYSING ARGENTINA

Milei fighting with himself

17-08-2024 06:40 The scandal surrounding former president Alberto Fernández and his ex-partner, former first lady Fabiola Yáñez, seems to confirm Milei’s campaign truism that the country’s politicians were not only inept but also morally bankrupt.

by Marcelo J. García

POLITICS – ANALYSIS

The excommunication of Alberto Fernández

17-08-2024 06:35 In Argentina’s hazy political ecosystem, there should be little doubt that bad actors are always present behind the scenes.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Editorial

Inflation down on its all fours?

17-08-2024 05:39 The main obstacle to zero inflation is zero certainty as to the future.

POLITICS – ANALYSIS

Milei’s government seizes on Fernández scandal to govern in silence

15-08-2024 17:54 Fabiola Yáñez’s allegations of gender violence against Alberto Fernández continues to have ramifications beyond the media. As Peronism tries to buy some time, President Javier Milei, his economic team and expert “deregulator” Federico Sturzenegger are issuing decrees all round.

by Ramón Indart

GENDER VIOLENCE ALLEGATIONS

Charges sought against ex-president Alberto Fernández after battery claims

14-08-2024 23:30 Prosecutors on Wednesday sought the indictment of former president Alberto Fernández for "injuries" and "threats" alleged by his ex-partner Fabiola Yáñez.

SCANDALOUS CLAIMS

Alcohol, marijuana, violence: Details of Yáñez’s testimony against Fernández

14-08-2024 15:46 Fabiola Yáñez testified on Tuesday for four hours before prosecutor Ramiro González in the case alleging gender-based violence by former president Alberto Fernández.

GENDER VIOLENCE ALLEGATIONS

Yáñez details Fernández gender violence claims in four-hour testimony

13-08-2024 18:24 Former first lady Fabiola Yáñez testifies for four hours before prosecutor as she details physical and psychological violence allegations against her ex-partner, former president Alberto Fernández.

GENDER VIOLENCE ALLEGATIONS

Alberto Fernández denies hitting his former partner in an interview

13-08-2024 16:32 Both President Milei and Fernández's own former vice-president, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, have condemned the former president after his ex-partner, Fabiola Yáñez, denounced him for gender violence.

GENDER VIOLENCE ALLEGATIONS

Yáñez accuses ex-president Fernández of threats, harassment, abuse

12-08-2024 15:13 Former first lady Fabiola Yáñez confirms gender violence allegations against ex-president Alberto Fernández with a 20-page court writ denouncing serious injuries and abuse of authority.

POLITICS – ANALYSIS

Who covered up for Alberto Fernández?

12-08-2024 12:55 Social astonishment is multiplying in the face of the brazen hand-washing of leaders and ex-officials of the former Frente de Todos administration.

by Javier Calvo

POLITICS

Peronism forced to react to Fernández gender violence allegations

12-08-2024 12:32 Peronism, now in opposition, has been unable to recover from its electoral defeat and now faces a scandal that shows no sign of stopping. The accusations against Alberto Fernández by his former partner exposes the isolated responses of leaders who are unable to articulate joined-up thinking.

by Rosario Ayerdi

GENDER VIOLENCE ALLEGATIONS

Yáñez set to expand on Fernández gender violence testimony

12-08-2024 11:36 Former first lady appoints new defence lawyer and thanks those sending messages of solidarity after gender violence complaint; Ex-president again denies allegations in conversation with journalist.

GENDER VIOLENCE ALLEGATIONS

Fabiola Yáñez confirms violence allegations against Fernández in interview

11-08-2024 11:10 "I'm afraid," declares former first lady Fabiola Yáñez in interview with Infobae confirming gender violence allegations against ex-president Alberto Fernandez.

EDITORIAL

In default and by default

10-08-2024 05:45 The moral bankruptcy of the main opposition front is a vital lifeline for a government facing enormous difficulties in restructuring Argentina.

BEYOND THE HEADLINES

Is there life after presidency?

10-08-2024 05:12 If vice-presidents have historically been a pebble in the shoe for heads of state, ex-presidents have also been a factor worthy of mention.

by Michael Soltys

POLITICS

Milei’s political rivals are rocked by a domestic abuse scandal

09-08-2024 16:44 Analysts say domestic abuse allegations against President Javier Milei’s predecessor boost libertarian leader’s popularity.

ALLEGATIONS AGAINST FORMER PRESIDENT

Fernández condemned after leak of images showing injuries suffered by Yáñez

09-08-2024 12:06 Gender violence allegations against ex-president take explosive turn as images showing shocking injuries suffered by his ex-partner and former first lady are published by media outlets.

SCANDAL EXPLODES

Fabiola Yáñez formally accuses ex-president Alberto Fernández of gender violence

08-08-2024 17:34 Scandal explodes as Fabiola Yáñez, the ex-partner of former president Alberto Fernández, files a complaint against the veteran Peronist leader for allegedly beating her during his time in office.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SCANDAL

'Psychological terrorism': Details of Yáñez’s complaint against Alberto Fernández

07-08-2024 16:37 Criminal complaint by Fabiola Yáñez to Federal Judge Julián Ercolini lays emphasis on alleged “threatening contact” by her former partner. She also reportedly requested a change in make-up of her security detail.

GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

Fabiola Yañez makes gender violence complaint against Alberto Fernández

06-08-2024 18:34 The former first lady communicated from Spain online with the judge investigating the alleged insurance graft involving the ex president.

SHOCKING ALLEGATION

Report accuses ex-president Alberto Fernández of gender violence

05-08-2024 16:31 Newspaper in Argentina accuses former president Alberto Fernández of gender violence against his partner, former first lady Fabiola Yáñez. Revelation reportedly uncovered during the probe of a mobile phone seized as part of an investigation into alleged corruption.

GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

Alberto Fernández’s allies slam 'defamation' amid gender violence allegations

04-08-2024 17:13 Former president’s inner circle rejects allegations against veteran Peronist but say that Federal Judge Julián Ercolini “handled it well.” Finger-pointing at ‘Clarín’ newspaper.

by Giselle Leclercq

VENEZUELA ELECTIONS 2024

Venezuela cancels invitation to Alberto Fernández to observe vote

25-07-2024 15:12 Argentina's ex-president Alberto Fernandez said Wednesday he had been asked to cancel plans to observe Venezuelan elections Sunday after he publicly urged incumbent Nicolas Maduro to accept the outcome, even if he loses.

News of alberto fernandez

A political Pope – probing Francis’ ties with Argentina’s presidents

Alberto Fernández reiterates denial as court confirms gender violence trial

IMF bets billions on Milei’s chainsaw to avert past debacles

Alberto Fernández: ‘Milei has the problem of being completely dogmatic’

Ex-president Alberto Fernández sent to trial for beating former partner

Alberto Fernández: ‘Fabiola has not grasped the dimensions of what she is saying’

Presidential photographer hangs up camera after 47 years

Alberto Fernández denies hitting ex-partner in court appearance

Alberto Fernández appears in court to challenge judge

Milei government remembers Nisman, describes death as ‘murder’

The 86th victim

IMF publishes grim evaluation of Argentina’s US$44-billion deal

A decade on, prosecutors conclude Alberto Nisman was killed

Yáñez gives up state security detail amid NYE dinner furore

IMF moves goal-posts for Argentina – no definitions until April

Supreme Ct sends Fernández de Kirchner to trial for Iran memorandum

Alberto Fernández appears before judge in insurance fraud case

Ex-president Alberto Fernández called to testify in gender violence case

Fernández de Kirchner hints at run for presidency of Partido Justlicialista

Insults aired in new leaks from Alberto Fernández-Fabiola Yáñez case

Ex-manager of Olivos residence testifies in Yáñez–Fernández case

Political sewers on the boil

Alberto Fernández’s ex-private secretary says Yáñez is ‘a victim’

Fabiola Yáñez shows chat messages with ex-government minister to courts

Testimonies which may define Alberto Fernández’s future

Yáñez says mobile phone with Fernández chats is missing

Alberto left twisting slowly, slowly in the wind

Milei fighting with himself

The excommunication of Alberto Fernández

Inflation down on its all fours?

Milei’s government seizes on Fernández scandal to govern in silence

Charges sought against ex-president Alberto Fernández after battery claims

Alcohol, marijuana, violence: Details of Yáñez’s testimony against Fernández

Yáñez details Fernández gender violence claims in four-hour testimony

Alberto Fernández denies hitting his former partner in an interview

Yáñez accuses ex-president Fernández of threats, harassment, abuse

Who covered up for Alberto Fernández?

Peronism forced to react to Fernández gender violence allegations

Yáñez set to expand on Fernández gender violence testimony

Fabiola Yáñez confirms violence allegations against Fernández in interview

In default and by default

Is there life after presidency?

Milei’s political rivals are rocked by a domestic abuse scandal

Fernández condemned after leak of images showing injuries suffered by Yáñez

Fabiola Yáñez formally accuses ex-president Alberto Fernández of gender violence

'Psychological terrorism': Details of Yáñez’s complaint against Alberto Fernández

Fabiola Yañez makes gender violence complaint against Alberto Fernández

Report accuses ex-president Alberto Fernández of gender violence

Alberto Fernández’s allies slam 'defamation' amid gender violence allegations

Venezuela cancels invitation to Alberto Fernández to observe vote

Chronicle of a guilty sentence foretold

The lady vanishes

Tougher times for politicians on the take

CFK's supporters keep vigil over threat of prison

Convicted, confirmed, confined

Quién es Vance Boelter, el sospechoso detenido por el asesinato de la congresista Melissa Hortman en Estados Unidos

Sin efectivo: cómo operará La Salada con la nueva normativa

Cómo es la asonada que espera Cristina (que no será ahora)

La Justicia le otorgaría a Cristina Kirchner la prisión domiciliaria para evitar la marcha del miércoles en su apoyo

Denuncian que sólo 20% de personas con discapacidad cobra una pensión