DECADE ON FROM DEATH Chávez legacy looms large, and divides Venezuela, 25 years on 02-02-2024 12:21 Charismatic revolutionary Hugo Chávez, who became the symbolic leader of the left in Latin America, died in 2013, but his 'Chavismo' political movement lives on.
ELECTIONS 2023 – ANALYSIS An electorate fearful of the present and doubtful of the future 10-08-2023 23:17 In moments of crisis the country needs transformational leaders who are clear about the situation it is in and who can mark the path towards inclusive solutions. by Hugo Haime
economy Argentina’s companies rush to raise dollars before election volatility 20-07-2023 14:29 Argentine companies are seizing the opportunity to refinance their debt at near-zero interest rates as investors brace for financial volatility and potential currency devaluation ahead of key primary elections.
Clean Energy Oil billionaire family in Argentina invests in clean energy 18-07-2023 16:55 Argentine conglomerate, Corporacion America International, owned by one of the country's richest families, is making its first major investment in the globally renewable clean-energy.
Copa Sudamericana CONMEBOL opens investigation after racist chanting in Argentina 25-05-2023 00:39 South American football's governing body opens probe into alleged racist chanting against Colombia international Hugo Rodallega by Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata fans in the Copa Sudamericana.
ELECTIONS 2023 Ruling parties win gubernatorial elections in La Rioja, Jujuy and Misiones 08-05-2023 11:08 No surprises in first ‘Super Sunday’ of year as Argentina’s 2023 election calendar advances; Hugo Passalacqua elected governor in Misiones by huge margin; Ricardo Quintela secures re-election for Frente de Todos in La Rioja; Radical Carlos Sadir triumphs in Jujuy to succeed Gerardo Morales.
UNREST IN PERU Peru jails ex-intelligence chief over 1988 journalist murder 13-04-2023 13:59 Court in Peru sentences country's former military intelligence chief to 12 years in prison over his role in the 1988 murder of journalist Hugo Bustios Saavedra.
CRIME & SECURITY Family seek justice for slain Catamarca minister 06-04-2023 18:00 The children of Juan Carlos Rojas, late Catamarca Province social development minister, denounce the “cover up” of their father’s brutal murder last December, providing photos of mutilated victim as proof of wrongdoing.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Boca coach Ibarra sacked days before Copa Libertadores opener 28-03-2023 22:25 Hugo Ibarra was sacked as head coach of Boca Juniors on Tuesday after a run of poor results and performances.
FIFAGATE CORRUPTION Former Fox executive found guilty in FIFA bribery case 09-03-2023 23:34 Former executive with 21st Century Fox and Argentine sports marketing firm found guilty in New York of paying bribes to secure lucrative television rights to football officials.
TRIBUTES TO VENEZUELA LEADER Venezuela's Hugo Chávez remembered on 10th anniversary of his death 06-03-2023 12:14 Supporters of the late leftist president Hugo Chávez of Venezuela paid tribute to him Sunday in an old military barracks housing the remains of the iconic socialist leader on the 10th anniversary of his death.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Argentina reopens Embassy in Bangladesh after football furore 01-03-2023 13:45 Foreign Minister Cafiero flies to Dhaka to inaugurate Argentina's new Embassy in Bangladesh, 45 years after it was shuttered by dictatorship; Trade, shared history and, of course, football on the agenda. by Api Dhadda
Football Racing hope to exploit Boca, River turbulence as top-flight returns 26-01-2023 16:25 Uncertainty at Boca and River means that for a change, one of the touted favourites comes from outside the omnipresent Superclásico duo: Fernando Gago’s Racing Club. by Dan Edwards
And that reminds me… A fireworks summit 05-11-2022 06:14 There is a strong case for presenting that Summit of the Americas in Mar del Plata exactly 17 years ago today and the surrounding anniversaries as the true birth of Kirchnerism. by Michael Soltys
LABOUR TENSIONS Strike off as teamsters secure 107% pay hike in wage talks 27-10-2022 19:28 Threat of national strike extinguished as Camioneros, led by the Moyanos, secure 107 percent pay hike and a bonus of 100,000 pesos for union members.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Five straight wins put battling Boca back in title race 21-09-2022 21:35 Boca Juniors should never, ever be ruled out of the running when a league title is on the line and they have proved as much by tearing up the table just when it most counts. by Dan Edwards