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Peronist leaders put tensions to one side for Abuelas anniversary

25-10-2024 07:31 Buenos Aires Province Governor Axel Kicillof and former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner reunite at Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo event in La Plata; Opposition Peronist leaders at odds over leadership of Partido Justicialista.

by James Grainger

EDITORIAL

Looking North but also South

03-08-2024 14:23 While the post-electoral turmoil in Venezuela overshadowed any domestic agenda, this editorial will also view the week’s one clear decision – the choice of Río Negro over Buenos Aires Province as the location of the plant to convert Vaca Muerta shale into liquefied natural gas.

ANALYSING ARGENTINA

A tale of two economists

03-08-2024 14:08 The name RIGI is notably similar to the LNG bill sponsored by the Peronists last year: Regime for Major Investment Incentives.

by Marcelo J. García

OIL & GAS

YPF chooses Río Negro, not Buenos Aires Province, for new LNG plant

31-07-2024 17:46 Bahía Blanca was one of the areas being considered to house the ambitious project which will require between US$30 billion and US$50 billion; Decision is a major blow for nation's most populous region.

ELECTION 2023

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner returns to Buenos Aires

18-10-2023 14:06 Argentina's vice-president plans series of meetings with her closest leaders and allies as ruling coalition looks to boost votes in key Buenos Aires Province municipalities to ensure Axel Kiciloff’s re-election as governor and Sergio Massa’s spot in the presidential run-off.

YACHTGATE SCANDAL

Alberto Fernández: Insaurralde case offends decent people

04-10-2023 18:52 Head of state praises Buenos Aires Province Governor Axel Kicillof and Economy Minister Sergio Massa response to scandal, but says affair "hurts many decent people who live an austere life."

INSECURITY

Four keys for understanding Argentina's looting outbreak

24-08-2023 14:57 Nearly 200 people arrested amid a series of robberies at supermarkets and shops across Argentina, allegedly organised by groups in working-class neighbourhoods or by nefarious political means; Unrest shines spotlight on rampant inflation, economic crisis and instability ahead of crucial election.

INSECURITY

Government blames Milei, Bullrich for 'prepared looting campaign’

24-08-2023 09:51 Blame game among politicians as looting outbreaks are reported in several provinces nationwide; Government leaders claim libertarian leader Javier Milei and PRO leader Patricia Bullrich are responsible for unrest.

ELECTION 2023

Kicillof wins Buenos Aires Province PASO by three points

14-08-2023 16:37 The temporary result shows a trend towards the ruling party. Néstor Grindetti and Diego Santilli racked up 32.93%, with little difference between them. The third place went to Javier Milei’s libertarianism with her candidate Carolina Píparo, who got 23.76% of the votes.