News of kicillof

Milei pledges 200 billion pesos for Bahía Blanca after criticism

Yesterday 00:20 President insulted during surprise visit to Bahía Blanca, deluge-stricken city devastated by last Friday’s storm; Milei announces US$184 million in funding, but local authorities say reconstruction could cost up to US$400 million.

CRIME & SECURITY

Milei tells Kicillof to resign over Buenos Aires Province ‘bloodbath’

28-02-2025 15:46 Opposition expresses outrage as President Javier Milei calls on Buenos Aires Province Governor Axel Kicillof to resign in response to shocking killing of seven-year-old.

Analysing Argentina

Can Kicillof break the spell?

08-02-2025 06:11 If the current political trajectory stands, Kicillof would face an uphill battle … but Argentina has shown in recent years that "impossible" is not in the local political dictionary.

by Marcelo J. García

POLITICS

Karina Milei fancies midterms clash against Cristina Fernández de Kirchner

15-01-2025 15:29 Rumour mill cranks into overdrive as talk of midterms showdown between president’s sister and former head of state in Buenos Aires Province ramps up; La Libertad Avanza Senator Sebastián Pareja and Lower House Speaker Martín Menem among those pushing for a Karina candidacy.

POLLING & SURVEYS

Argentines says no politician would get New Year’s Eve invite

16-12-2024 15:18 With the holiday season in full swing, consulting firm Giacobbe y Asociados decided to ask Argentines which politician they’d like to invite to their New Year’s Eve festivities. The answer, unsurprisingly, was none of them.

POLITICS – ANALYSIS

United yet disorganised: Peronism comes to terms with a year of Milei

12-12-2024 18:10 What remains of the Unión por la Patria coalition could only manage a photo-op and is far from placing things in order. The internal differences and disputes stalling the bid to reach unity in 2025.

by Rosario Ayerdi

Tragedy in Villa Gesell

Rescuers confirm second fatality from Villa Gesell hotel collapse

31-10-2024 15:40 Second fatality recorded after 10-storey building housing hotel collapses in seaside resort of Villa Gesell; Rescue workers scramble to find missing, as fears grow for those trapped by rubble.

Editorial

A totalitarian all or a nihilistic nothing

26-10-2024 05:27 While verbally aspiring to ending Kirchnerism, Milei is doing much to revive it with his modus operandi.

EDITORIAL

Obscurity obstructs security

19-10-2024 06:46 Both Peronism and the business world are undergoing a transitional phase.

POLITICS

Kicillof uses Loyalty Day speech to call for Peronist unity

18-10-2024 00:24 Buenos Aires Province governor was the only speaker at the event celebrating Peronist Loyalty Day and the life of Juan Perón. Brushing aside non-appearance from La Cámpora, Kicillof calls for unity and harshly criticised President Javier Milei.

US COURT CASE

Burford cites governor in pursuit of US$16-billion YPF award

13-08-2024 14:39 Burford Capital suggests remarks by Buenos Aires Province Governor Axel Kicillof support its push to collect a US$16-billion US court award against YPF oil company.

GUEST VOICE

Axel Kicillof: The economics of cruelty

10-08-2024 06:57 Thanks to Milei, the rich are richer and the poor poorer while the middle class is in free fall.

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.

POLITICS

Tussle for Peronist protagonism clashes with calls for unity

05-07-2024 15:27 Former presidential candidate Sergio Massa will break his silence on the first Saturday of August with criticism of Javier Milei’s government. Buenos Aires Province Governor Axel Kicillof continues to raise his national profile, with next year’s battles being brought forward.

by Rosario Ayerdi

Bloomberg

Bondholders in Buenos Aires Province question Milei’s resolve

28-05-2024 14:46 Bondholders in Buenos Aires Province are speculating that even Javier Milei isn’t ruthless enough to let the nation’s richest region go bankrupt.

POLITICS & ECONOMY

Kicillof announces wage increase for state workers

18-03-2024 15:11 Salaries of state teachers, police officers and public employees will rise by 13.5% this month, orders Buenos Aires Province Axel Kicillof, in defiance of President Javeir Milei’s cost-cutting plans.

POLITICS – ANALYSIS

Kicillof pushes the accelerator

09-03-2024 06:47 The racetrack metaphor employed by Axel Kicillof to reject Javier Milei’s invitation to his Pacto del 25 de Mayo would seem in line with the acceleration he has decided to give his positioning as an opposition leader.

by Javier Calvo

POLITICS

Kicillof sworn in for second term as Buenos Aires Province governor

12-12-2023 15:24 Buenos Aires Province Governor Axel Kicillof aims a dig at new President Javier Milei as he is sworn in for a second term; Kirchnerite leader is now the movement's most powerful leader in office.

Election 2023: Buenos Aires Province

Kicillof wins re-election for Peronism in Buenos Aires Province

22-10-2023 22:09 Buenos Aires Province Governor Axel Kicillof brushes off Martín Insaurralde scandal to easily win re-election; Rounding off disappointing night for Juntos por el Cambio, Néstor Grindetti scrapes to second, just seeing off libertarian challenge from Carolina Píparo.

ELECTION 2023

Massa closes campaign with declaration that crisis ‘is passing’

17-10-2023 21:51 Economy minister and ruling coalition presidential candidate leads Peronist Loyalty Day ceremony as he closes campaign for Casa Rosada; Sergio Massa declares worst of crisis is passing and says nation is being revitalised from "Buenos Aires, to the north of Argentina and Patagonia."

ELECTION 2023: ANALYSIS

Insaurralde, Milei, Melconian and the dirty campaign

12-10-2023 14:46 We’re into the tortuous last stretch of the campaign and political operations are underway.

by Javier Calvo

'Yachtgate' scandal

Insaurralde: Have lords of gambling lost their provincial ‘croupier’?

07-10-2023 06:18 Martín Insaurralde’s exit as Cabinet chief in Buenos Aires Province has also created a vacuum in the world of the unwritten rules of the gambling business.

CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS

Top Buenos Aires Province official resigns amid luxury trip scandal

02-10-2023 15:48 Buenos Aires Province Cabinet Chief Martín Insaurralde, running for councillor in Lomas de Zamora in October elections, resigns post and candidacy in scandal; Kirchnerite leader's girlfriend Sofía Clérici posts images from luxury trip online, prompting corruption allegations and criminal complaints.

ELECTIONS 2023

Kicillof offers ruling coalition reason to be cheerful with PASO win

16-08-2023 15:45 Grindetti rules out an electoral pact with La Libertad Avanza rival in Buenos Aires Province as primary boosts incumbent governor’s re-election hopes.

ELECTION 2023

Tolosa Paz confirms run for Buenos Aires Province governor

01-06-2023 15:43 Social Development Victoria Tolosa Paz signs up with Daniel Scioli and announces she will run for governor in the Frente de Todos primary in Buenos Aires Province.

CAMPAIGN COMMENTS

A no-win election

27-05-2023 06:45 The fact remains that the last three people to run Argentina have all opted to sit this election out. The only question here is what lies behind their “fear to tread.”

by Michael Soltys

POLITICS

Cristina takes aim at courts and IMF – but doesn’t anoint a candidate

25-05-2023 19:35 No word on candidacies, but Cristina fills the Plaza de Mayo, surrounded by leading Frente de Todos figures; Veep calls for renewal of democratic pact, attacks Judiciary and slams IMF deal.

ELECTION 2023: FRENTE DE TODOS

With Cristina out the race, talks over ruling coalition's candidates ramp up

24-05-2023 10:23 With Cristina Fernández de Kirchner officially out of the running, discussions over Frente de Todos’ potential presidential candidates are speeding up.

ELECTIONS 2023

Kicillof on re-election: ‘It would be the natural thing to do’

04-05-2023 16:59 Buenos Aires Province aiming to secure second term in this election and disassociates himself from rumours he may be asked to launch a presidential pre-candidacy.

As I see it

Politicians playing with fire

08-04-2023 06:29 Much of the population is in a very angry mood. Unless the authorities do more to deter criminals, many more politicians could get roughed up whenever they venture into unfriendly territory.

by James Neilson

POLITICS – ANALYSIS

Without time, desire nor margin, Peronism resigns itself to a PASO

29-03-2023 14:11 Unless there is a surprise move, Peronism is resigned to face – for the first time since their creation – a Simultaneous and Compulsory Open Primary (PASO).

by Ramón Indart