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Argentina must avoid ‘hot money’ pitfall, top economist says

28-12-2022 18:17 Influential Carlos Melconian details recommendations he is drafting for a more business-friendly government to enact following the 2023 elections.

Alberto Fernández now says he’ll comply with top court order

26-12-2022 14:00 Days after saying he would not comply with a Supreme Court order that called for it to return federal funds to the Buenos Aires City government, President Alberto Fernández says will he honour the decision.

Eliminating the primaries: Cristina & Alberto’s new face-off

05-11-2022 06:50 The debate regarding the suspension of Argentina’s controversial PASO primaries is dictated by the personal interests of the involved parties.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Opposition infighting hits new peak as leaders admit to ‘tensions’

03-11-2022 23:57 Argentina’s main opposition coalition, Juntos por el Cambio, gripped anew by internal tensions as two of its likely presidential candidates clash.

‘I fell in love’ – Rodríguez Larreta opens up about new partner

13-10-2022 09:42 Buenos Aires City mayor, opposition leader and presidential hopeful confirms he is in a relationship with 36-year-old City Hall official Milagros Maylin.

Who is Milagros Maylin, BA City mayor's new partner?

13-10-2022 09:30 Young official in the Buenos Aires City government is a Racing fan, just like the mayor. Outed by Bárbara Diez as the opposition leader’s new beau, she is believed to be close to ex-Buenos Aires Province governor María Eugenia Vidal.

‘Unsalted eggs’ and Rodríguez Larreta’s fight against everyone (including Milei) for 2023

28-05-2022 00:54 Given Argentina’s particular electoral system, we have a three-round bout ahead of us.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Milei’s star continues to rise – at the expense of traditional politicians

19-05-2022 21:22 Libertarian economist continues to dominate the headlines while capitalising on voters’ rejection of both the Peronist government and the troubled opposition coalition.

Macri returns to political foreground as 2023 speculation picks up

15-04-2022 01:36 Former presidents meets with members of the opposition Juntos por el Cambio coalition as speculation over another run at the Casa Rosada picks up.

Rodríguez Larreta calls for EU-Mercosur agreement to be ratified

13-04-2022 15:00 Buenos Aires City mayor met with members of European parliaments, discussing bilateral relations, human rights and climate change.

Argentina, trying to sit at the ‘big boys’ table’

21-01-2022 23:30 It’s a curious thing how Argentina manages to invite itself to the ‘big boys’ table’ just as things are about to get hairy.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Horacio Rodríguez Larreta: 'I’m not seeking absolute leadership'

21-01-2022 22:00 Buenos Aires City mayor and likely 2023 presidential candidate on the IMF, economic policy, Mauricio Macri and why he’s not seeking the “absolute leadership” of Juntos por el Cambio.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

Rodríguez Larreta’s long and winding road to 2023

26-11-2021 22:46 City mayor wishes to avoid entering into any arguments over the presidential race for now – there is still a long time to go and he prefers avoiding the wear and tear.

by Rodis Recalt

Opposition nationalises campaign, keeping Frente de Todos on its feet

10-10-2021 10:41 Juntos por el Cambio prioritises five senatorial seats in upcoming midterms, part of a bid to strip Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner of her majority in the Senate; A look at the candidates on tour, the key battlegrounds and strategic aims for the opposition coalition.

by Ezequiel Spillman

Government suffers heavy defeat in PASO primaries

13-09-2021 02:37 Frente de Todos suffers heavy defeats in City, Córdoba and Mendoza, while losing in heartlands including Buenos Aires and Santa Fe. Balance of power now up for grabs in the Senate, sparking concern in the Casa Rosada.

by James Grainger

What’s at stake in Argentina’s PASO primaries?

10-09-2021 14:12 Argentines take to the polls on September 12 in a PASO primary vote that will measure the political strength of the federal Peronist government and the opposition ahead of midterm elections on November 14.

Polls ramp up pressure on president ahead of PASOs

04-09-2021 09:36 Local stocks jump amid growing speculation that the opposition may put in a strong showing in November’s midterms.

Diego Santilli launches run for deputy in Buenos Aires Province

23-07-2021 01:42 Deputy Mayor presents resignation to City Hall in order to run as an opposition candidate for deputy in Buenos Aires Province. Heading PRO's list in upcoming PASO primaries, he will face a UCR slate topped by Facundo Manes.

City Hall loosens Covid-19 restrictions – the measures

25-06-2021 03:21 Buenos Aires City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta orders slight relaxation in restrictions for restaurants and bars, theatres, gyms

Macri describes midterms as 'most important' election since 1983

23-06-2021 09:45 Former president says opposition coalition must avoid "unnecessary primaries," calls on María Eugenia Vidal to run for a seat in Buenos Aires Province and says midterms will be the "most important" elections since 1983.