Covid-19 vaccine Cristina Fernández de Kirchner latest to receive Russian vaccine Yesterdat 15:16 Vice-president becomes latest high-profile politician to receive Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine against Covid-19.
Politics, power & Peronism Plan Máximo: First the province, then the presidency 16-01-2021 08:03 Máximo Kirchner, 43-year-old son of two former presidents, aims to head the Buenos Aires provincial branch of the PJ movement, before using it as a launching-pad for the 2023 elections. The ultimate goal? The Casa Rosada. by Carlos Claá & Rodis Recalt, Noticias
BLOOMBERG Crop U-turn peeves importers, lays bare Argentina's infighting 15-01-2021 17:01 Argentina’s chaotic reversal on corn exports could hurt its standing among the world’s top grain suppliers as buyers get exposed to the unpredictability of government feuding.
Abortion bill Senate opens debate on landmark abortion bill 29-12-2020 18:01 Debate on historic bill opens with 67 of 72 senators present. A total of 58 individuals will speak prior to the vote, which is expected to take place at around 4am Wednesday morning.
CORONA-CRISIS Vaccines, ambassadors and cabinet shake-ups 26-12-2020 09:29 With a Cabinet that is already on shaky ground and a dangerous combo of pandemic and stagflation on the horizon, President Fernández faces a tough start to 2021. by Agustino Fontevecchia
Alberto's first year in office Fernández de Kirchner slams courts in write-up of government's first year 11-12-2020 00:37 Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner airs strong criticism of judicial branch, especially the Supreme Court, whom she accused of participating in "lawfare" and "guaranteeing the impunity of Mauricio Macri officials who looted and indebted" the country.
DIPLOMACY Ecuador angered by CFK's 'intervention' into 'domestic affairs' 09-12-2020 18:33 Ecuador's Foreign Ministry protests "inopportune statements" made by Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, after Argentina's vice-president expressed concern over a presumed lack of democracy in the country.
AS I SEE IT Buenos Aires under fire 05-12-2020 10:28 Cristina and her friends hope that by defunding the City government they will force the mayor to cut spending to the bone, which they assume should be enough to turn people against him. by James Neilson
BLOOMBERG CEOs frustrated with Argentina rattle off list of problems 13-11-2020 19:02 Global companies are growing ever more frustrated with Argentina. The specific gripes vary, but broadly speaking executives say it’s hard to make money given the multitude of challenges facing the nation.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW The week: All eyes on America, with Argentina no exception 06-11-2020 00:01 The world is watching aghast at the wild way in which the US presidential elections are unfolding. Argentina, part of a pandemic-stricken world waiting to see what will happen, is no different. by Martín Gambarotta
BLOOMBERG Argentina can avoid a devaluation, says Domingo Cavallo 30-10-2020 14:35 Former economy minister Domingo Cavallo tells Bloomberg in an interview that it’s still possible to avoid a one-off devaluation of the peso.
COMMEMORATION Fernández pays tribute to Néstor Kirchner on 10th anniversary of death 27-10-2020 16:08 In an emotional speech that culminated in tears on Tuesday, Alberto Fernández hails Néstor Kirchner as a president “who changed the history of Argentina."
OPEN LETTER Fernández de Kirchner calls for political pact to end Argentina’s currency woes 27-10-2020 00:20 Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner called Tuesday for a grand political agreement to resolve Argentina’s mounting currency crisis, a move that was mostly met with incredulity among the opposition.
OCTOBER 17 ANNIVERSARY Fernández vows to put Argentina ‘back on its feet’ in Peronist loyalty day speech 19-10-2020 16:24 President Alberto Fernández told his political backers and supporters on Saturday that he wants to rid Argentina of “hatred” and put the country “back on its feet.”
PERONIST LOYALTY DAY Peronistas vs Camporistas 17-10-2020 08:44 Ahead of today’s historic 75th Peronist Loyalty Day, the movement’s various strands seem more concerned with jostling for space than making the most of a historic opportunity to overcome polarisation. by Gustavo González
Bloomberg Cracks surface in Argentina’s ruling coalition as crisis deepens 16-10-2020 11:13 Multiple rifts between different factions within Alberto Fernández's Frente de Todos coalition are coming to light, including including the president's more centrist bloc and the far-left supporters of powerful Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.
LA GRIETA Macri: Peronism has been 'kidnapped' by CFK for more than a decade 13-10-2020 11:27 “Peronism has been kidnapped by Cristina Fernández de Kirchner for more than 10 years and co-opted by irrationality, charges former president in first major interview since leaving office.
Corruption & the courts Court confirms corruption trail for Fernández de Kirchner, De Vido 02-10-2020 01:18 Federal Criminal Cassation Court confirms trials of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Julio De Vido and a host of businessmen, ruling objections from vice-president's legal team to be "inadmissible."
COURTS Supreme Court agrees to rule on transfer of judges 02-10-2020 00:48 Supreme Court justices unanimously decide to accept per saltum appeals of three judges against Senate vote transferring them from their current federal appeals court benches.
'LA GRIETA' Coronavirus quarantine revives Argentina famous ‘grieta’ 28-09-2020 18:36 Nearly seven months of quarantine and a deep economic crisis have only fuelled the radical polarisation that splits Argentina in two.
Coronavirus pandemic Anti-government protesters take to streets across country 20-09-2020 22:30 Rallies take place in cities across Argentina for a second consecutive Saturday, as demonstrators express anger at coronavirus lockdown, currency controls, controversial transfer of judges and judicial reform bill.
CONGRESS, CORRUPTION & THE COURTS Fernández signs decree formalising removal of judges investigating CFK 17-09-2020 19:21 In wake of Senate vote boycotted by opposition, president signs three decrees to annul transfers of three judges involved in corruption cases against Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.
DEBT RESTRUCTURING Guzmán confirms 99% of overseas debt restructured in swap 31-08-2020 17:52 Argentina wins "massive" bondholder support to restructure overseas debt, exchanging 99% of debt held under international law.
Presidential agenda Fernández to reboot government's agenda with new announcements 31-08-2020 10:04 President seeks to push agenda beyond the immediate challenges of virus pandemic, with government planning series of announcements related to the economy, debt talks and security.
JUDICIAL REFORM Judicial reform bill clears Senate, heads to lower house 28-08-2020 18:04 Controversial proposal, which the opposition strongly rejects, passes to the Chamber of Deputies after early Friday morning vote along strict party lines.
SINO-ARGENTINE RELATIONS Argentina’s ties with China deepen under Fernández 22-08-2020 08:27 Peronist leader leads charge to develop ties with Asian giant, which is now Argentina’s largest trading partner. Trip to Shanghai pencilled in for early November, with business, the pandemic and pork topping the agenda. by Juan Luis González
JUDICIAL REFORM Protesters call new rally against government’s judicial reform bill 21-08-2020 00:17 Demonstrators to stage new rally marching on Congress on August 26 in protest of the government’s judicial reform bill.
POST '17A' RALLY Following rally, opposition calls on Fernández to drop justice reform 18-08-2020 23:15 Seeking to build on the momentum of 17A anti-government rally, Juntos por el Cambio calls on government to withdraw its judicial reform bill.
BLOOMBERG - OPINION For Argentina, reaching a debt deal was the easy part 10-08-2020 15:50 Many analysts foresee the IMF agreeing to reschedule the loan to its biggest debtor. Nonetheless, the Fund’s imprimatur will come with conditions. by Mac Margolis
DEBT, DEFAULT. DEAL Goodbye default my old friend 08-08-2020 08:44 The ultimate question is if this agreement will spare Argentina the ordeal of holdout bondholders – Guzmán will have conjured a miracle if there are none to worry about once this deal is done. by Martín Gambarotta
VICE-PRESIDENT CFK sues Google over 'thief of the nation' search engine result 06-08-2020 18:13 The complaint stems from May 17 when a Google search into the former president's name returned a result with "Thief of the Argentine Nation" in the place where her political position should have been.
JUDICIAL REFORM Amid opposition criticism, Fernández unveils judicial reform 30-07-2020 01:55 President announces he will send a bill to Congress to reform federal justice system. Proposes merging federal courts for criminal and corporate law while increasing their number, thus diluting the power of the current 12 benches in Comodoro Py.
CORRUPTION & THE COURTS Trial into alleged public works graft, with CFK in dock, to restart next week 28-07-2020 22:09 Trial into alleged corruption in the awarding of public works contracts to restart online next Monday after suspension due to coronavirus pandemic.
INTERVIEW Vilmar Ibarra: 'Both Alberto and Cristina know this coalition works with both of them' 20-07-2020 10:35 Legal & Technical secretary Vilmar Ibarra is one of President Alberto Fernández's most trusted officials. In an interview, she discusses the relationships within the ruling Frente de Todos coalition, judicial reform and the potential legalisation of abortion in Argentina. by Rosario Ayerdi
AMIA attack Renewed calls for justice, 26 years on from AMIA bombing 17-07-2020 16:24 26 years after the bombing attack on AMIA Jewish community centre, a crime for which no-one has been detained, the Jewish community renews its call for justice.
SANTA CRUZ PROVINCE Fabián Gutiérrez, ex-secretary to Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, found dead 04-07-2020 17:30 Gutiérrez, a former private secretary to ex-presidents Néstor Kirchner and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, had last been seen in El Calafate on Thursday. At least four individuals have been arrested and three have admitted to the crime, says investigating judge.
ILLEGAL ESPIONAGE SCANDAL The curse of power in Argentina 04-07-2020 08:06 Several of the major corruption cases of the K decade could end up being dropped due to procedural abuses, aiding the newfound lack of political motivation of most magistrates. by Agustino Fontevecchia
SPECIAL INVESTIGATION ¿Qué pasa entre Alberto y Cristina? 04-07-2020 07:41 Pressure is growing on President Fernández to found his own ‘Albertismo’ movement, while Cristina Fernández de Kirchner sets the pace for both, with infighting channelled through their officials and allies – a tussle most recently exposed by the move on Vicentín.
CORRUPTION & THE COURTS Cuadernos: Judge pulls trial order against Fernández de Kirchner 23-06-2020 23:48 Citing a lack of evidence, Federal Judge Marcelo Martínez De Giorgi cancels trial order against vice-president related to a chapter of the 'Cuadernos' notebooks graft case related to the Techint multinational. De Vido also among beneficiaries.
BLOOMBERG Resistance grows to government's plan to nationalise Vicentin 12-06-2020 02:05 President Alberto Fernández announced on June 8 that the state would nationalise soy giant Vicentin, which was the country's largest grain exporter until it hit a crisis at the end of last year.
BLOOMBERG – ANALYSIS Argentina moves to nationalise one of world’s biggest soy suppliers 08-06-2020 23:25 President Alberto Fernández has dipped into the play book of his vice-president, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, with his plan to seize crop trader Vicentin SAIC.
BLOOMBERG - OPINION Good behaviour won't deliver Argentina from economic pain 03-06-2020 15:50 Argentina deserves debt relief, but also a credible way forward. The country still needs a path to growth, new investment and the prospect of fiscal reasonableness beyond the pandemic – and that is where the road map ends. by Mac Margolis
CORRUPTION & THE COURTS Opposition outcry as Anti-Corruption Office withdraws from CFK graft case 15-05-2020 15:38 Argentina’s Anti-Corruption Office says it is withdrawing as a plaintiff in the Hotesur and Los Sauces hotels money-laundering case involving Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and her two children.
Congress & Covid-19 Historic session as Congress meets 'virtually' for first time 14-05-2020 09:12 In a historic session, Congress met 'virtually' for the first time on Wednesday, as lawmaking restarted for the first time since Argentina entered a mandatory nationwide lockdown on March 20.
VICE-PRESIDENT Cristina Fernández de Kirchner files ‘lawfare’ writ with IACHR 05-05-2020 23:22 Télam confirms former president has filed writ before Inter-American Commission on Human Rights accusing previous Macri government of "political discrimination and persecution."
CONGRESSIONAL RETURN Senate to return to activity on May 13 after CFK bends for opposition 05-05-2020 16:30 Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner chooses May 13 for the year’s first Senate session, following negotiations with the opposition over the rules for virtual procedure.
Ex-president's return Cristina Fernández de Kirchner keeps a low profile amid virus pandemic 10-04-2020 18:21 Vice-president will still not return to frontline of politics, despite her 14-day quarantine period coming to an end. However, this week, she did meet with President Alberto Fernández and is regularly in contact with Buenos Aires Province Governor Kicillof and regional mayors about the pandemic.
CORRUPTION & THE COURTS Ex-VP Boudou, jailed for corruption offences, granted house arrest 07-04-2020 18:44 Court granted house arrest to Boudou, who was vice-president during the second presidential term of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner from 2011 to 2015.
NUNCA MÁS Quarantined Argentines use balconies, networks to remember 1976 coup 24-03-2020 16:51 Today marks the anniversary of the 1976 military coup, but with a mandatory quarantine in place to help contain the spread of the coronavirus, Argentines are finding other ways to mark the day.
Coronavirus Quarantine Cristina Fernández de Kirchner returns to Argentina with daughter Florencia 20-03-2020 14:19 Vice-president, who flew to Cuba to visit her daughter as the coronavirus outbreak hit, says the two of them will enter into isolation upon return to Buenos Aires.