Analysing Argentina Can Cristina Fernández de Kirchner be the next Donald Trump? 05-04-2025 06:13 It is difficult to imagine a Fernández de Kirchner comeback à la Trump. Or rather, her comeback has already happened, no matter how much she denies it by Marcelo J. García
CORRUPTION & THE COURTS Fernández de Kirchner appeals corruption conviction to Supreme Court 31-03-2025 15:17 Lawyers for former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner file appeal with Supreme Court over corruption conviction; Challenge to authority of García-Mansilla to participate in case.
WASHINGTON SANCTION US sanctions Fernández de Kirchner, De Vido for ‘corruption’ 22-03-2025 17:33 United States government bans former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and ex-federal planning minister Julio de Vido from entering its territory, sanctioning them for “significant corruption.”
WASHINGTON SANCTION US bans CFK, De Vido from entry over 'involvement in significant corruption' 22-03-2025 14:06 US State Department, under orders of Marco Rubio, issues statement confirming entry ban for former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, former federal planning minister Julio de Vido and their immediate family members. by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti
WASHINGTON'S BAN ON CFK United States bars Cristina Fernández de Kirchner from entry due to graft case 22-03-2025 09:37 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the decision to ban Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and her immediate family, as well as former public works minister Julio De Vido, “for significant corruption,” according to a statement.
Congress & Politics Lower house backs ‘Ficha Limpia’ anti-corruption bill 13-02-2025 01:43 Lower house votes 144 in favour, 98 against, with two abstentions; Opposition claims bill targets Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, who would be blocked from running for office if Senate backs it.
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 Milei accuses Fernández de Kirchner in pension fraud row 04-02-2025 18:10 Human Capital Ministry, through ANSES social security agency, accuses ex-president of fraud in row over pension payments and her residence in Argentina’s south. State reveals Cristina Fernández de Kirchner receives monthly 6.35 million pesos.
DEATH OF ALBERTO NISMAN Milei government remembers Nisman, describes death as ‘murder’ 19-01-2025 09:08 President’s Office reaffirmed its “commitment to seek justice for the victims of AMIA” bombing in statement marking 10th anniversary of late prosecutor Alberto Nisman’s death.
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.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Milei’s ‘we want it all’ moment 21-12-2024 05:07 We’re early into the experiment. But Javier and Karina, along with star political advisor Santiago Caputo, are already imagining the “Milei era,” which should last at least eight years and include control of the Casa Rosada, Buenos Aires City and Buenos Aires Province. by Agustino Fontevecchia
COURTS Comodoro Py asks Milei to declassify Nisman intelligence documents 18-12-2024 15:20 Federal court asks President to open up files from intelligence services in order to advance investigation into AMIA special prosecutor Alberto Nisman’s death almost a decade ago.
CRISTINA & THE COURTS The trials that could block Cristina Fernández Kirchner from office 17-12-2024 15:00 The former president and vice-president faces four sets of legal proceedings in the courts; Cristina Fernández de Kirchner must stand trial in the ‘Hotesur-Los Sauces’ case, alongside her son, with other trials relating to the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran and sweeping ‘Cuadernos’ graft trial. ‘Vialidad’ ruling also expected in 2025.
POLITICS Fernández de Kirchner takes on leadership of Partido Justicialista 11-12-2024 23:57 Former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner formally takes over the chair of the Partido Justicialista.
Analysing Argentina Milei and nothing but Milei 30-11-2024 05:12 If the opposition wants to challenge the President, the best they could do is to try something radically different. This is exactly what Milei did when he launched his political career. by Marcelo J. García
Congress & Politics No 'ficha limpia’: PRO anger as absences down anti-graft bill 28-11-2024 21:52 Second failure for ‘Ficha Limpa’ anti-corruption bill in lower house; With striking absences, Chamber of Deputies fails to even make quorum, let alone debate bill.
EDITORIAL A not so decisive decision 16-11-2024 05:52 This week’s court ruling seems to have done nothing to derail the widespread expectation of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner running in next year’s midterms as the focal opposition leader.
CRISTINA & THE COURTS Court upholds Fernández de Kirchner’s graft conviction, sentence 13-11-2024 12:04 Court upholds former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s conviction on corruption charges; Also confirms six-years prison sentence and lifetime ban from public office; Partido Justicialista leader will likely challenge ruling before the Supreme Court.
POLITICS Ruling clears path for CFK to lead Partido Justicialista 02-11-2024 08:58 Former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner all but certain to take over leadership of main Peronist party in opposition coalition after court blocks challenging ticket over irregularities.
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.
ANALYSING ARGENTINA Will Cristina Fernández de Kirchner attempt a comeback? 05-10-2024 06:21 As Otto von Bismarck famously said, “politics is the art of the possible.” by Marcelo J. García
POLITICS & ECONOMY Milei, CFK spat on social media over Argentina’s economic direction 06-09-2024 21:47 Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and Javier Milei play out dispute on social media.
ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT Cristina Fernández de Kirchner testifies, faces would-be assassin in court 14-08-2024 16:39 Denouncing a climate of violence prior to the assassination attempt on her life and facing her assailant for the first time in person, former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner states in court that she found out about shots fired at her after the fact.
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
CFK ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT CFK attempted murder trial: Carrizo says he 'would never kill' 04-07-2024 16:23 Nicolás Carrizo weeps as he defended himself in court on Wednesday, saying he would "never kill a person" during second hearing into September 2022 attempted assassination of former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.
CFK ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT Would-be assassin tells court he wanted to kill CFK for 'social good' 26-06-2024 16:42 Fernando Sabag Montiel testifies in his trial over the attempted assassination of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner in September 2022. "I wanted to kill her," he tells court.
CFK ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT Trial into attempted assassination of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner begins 26-06-2024 12:14 Trial into 2022 assassination attempt of ex-president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner gets underway in Buenos Aires; Fernando Sabag Montiel, Brenda Uliarte and Nicolás Carrizo are the accused in a trial set to feature more than 270 witnesses.
Former president speaks out Fernández de Kirchner accuses Milei of subjecting Argentines to ‘pointless sacrifice’ 28-04-2024 09:25 Cristina Fernández de Kirchner returns to political scene, slamming the "anarcho-colonialism" of Javier Milei's political project and accusing the President of submitting Argentines to a "pointless sacrifice."
COURTS Trial into attempted assassination of Fernández de Kirchner set for June 12-03-2024 11:31 Fernando Sabag Montiel, Brenda Uliarte and Nicolás Carrizo to stand trial for attempted assassination of former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner; More than 270 witnesses expected to be called – including the victim.
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
Cristina & the courts Court hears duelling appeals in Fernández de Kirchner graft case 26-02-2024 20:22 Court begins hearing duelling appeals – prosecutors seek doubling of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's six-year jail term for graft in 'Vialidad' case, while former president's legal team asks for acquittal.
ECONOMY & POLITICS Fernández de Kirchner reappears with economic critique of ‘showman’ Milei 15-02-2024 15:09 Former president shares an analysis of the “third debt crisis” facing Argentina and accuses La Libertad Avanza leader of implementing “ferocious austerity programme.”
Politics CFK seeks to reorder her lawmakers for Milei’s first political test 04-01-2024 15:18 Former vice-president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner believes that the formation of the Bicameral Commission to halt the presidential emergency decree is urgent while sending a message to the rest of Peronism to reorder its ranks and joshing about the ex-president’s festivities in Spain. by Ramón Indart
EDITORIAL Exit Alberto... and enter Milei 09-12-2023 08:01 Milei has to be seen as a work in progress – even if many would see him as a piece of work. But one thing is certain, he is where the buck stops, as from today.
VICE-PRESIDENTIAL HANDOVER Fernández de Kirchner, Villarruel hold ‘historic’ transition meeting 23-11-2023 00:48 “Cordial and respectful” meeting held in the outgoing vice-president’s office at Senate, with no photographs taken; Villarruel says she will be "working all summer through."
ELECTIONS 2023 Argentina’s heartland shows quandary of election choice few want 17-11-2023 07:24 Argentina’s electoral dilemma is arguably felt most acutely in Cordoba, where 1.2 million voters opted for neither of the candidates in the run-off — the highest percentage of any district in the country.
ELECTION 2023: OPINION Macri hates Massa more than Cristina and her Kirchnerites 04-11-2023 05:21 The talk of vanquishing Kirchnerism is as meaningless as when Milei speaks of Communists. Kirchnerism today is not Macri’s enemy, Massa is. by Jorge Fontevecchia
ELECTION 2023 Massa: Fernández de Kirchner would not form part of my government 02-11-2023 15:30 Economy minister and ruling coalition presidential candidate in November 19 run-off clears up doubts about the vice-president's future.
ELECTION 2023 ‘I was not listened to’ – CFK delivers election day jab to Alberto Fernández 22-10-2023 16:44 Cristina Fernández de Kirchner livens up election day with a jab at President Alberto Fernández; Argentina’s vice-president distances herself from current government and complains she hasn't been “listened to.”
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.
ELECTION 2023 Ruling coalition lines up behind Massa, prepares ‘unity’ photo 06-07-2023 21:03 Sergio Massa, Alberto Fernández and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner in talks to “unite”at July 9 rally; Máximo Kirchner comes to presidential hopeful's defence, attacking IMF and Macrismo as social movements, mayors and provincial governors get in line behind candidate. by James Grainger
ELECTION 2023 Backstabbing and cursing your way onto the ticket 01-07-2023 06:06 Peronism's lack of clear leaders and a debilitated Cristina resulted in a messy process that confirmed what had been on the table for months. The opposition’s presidential primary appears to have been less improvised, but it promises to leave collateral damage. by Agustino Fontevecchia
ANALYSIS Is it finally time to invest in Argentina, stuck between heaven and hell? 24-06-2023 01:27 From a financial standpoint, Argentina is back in the game. While for years it was considered a global financial pariah, and to a certain extent it still is, investors have sensed opportunity in a country with interesting prospects and massively undervalued assets. by Agustino Fontevecchia
BLOOMBERG - ANALYSIS Minister loyal to Fernández de Kirchner launches run for president 23-06-2023 00:26 Interior Minister Eduardo de Pedro announces he will compete to represent the ruling Peronist coalition in presidential election.
CRISTINA & THE COURTS Case against CFK over misuse of presidential planes quashed 14-06-2023 22:16 Federal Criminal Cassation Court throws out case against Cristina Fernández de Kirchner investigating alleged misuse of presidential fleet, ruling probe opened by late federal judge Claudio Bonadio was not impartial.
ATTACK ON VICE-PRESIDENT Judge sends trio of suspects to trial for CFK assassination attempt 12-06-2023 19:10 Federal judges adhere's to prosecutor's request and orders three defendants accused of attempting to kill Cristina Fernández de Kirchner to stand trial; Former president rejects move, calling for further investigation into alleged masterminds behind attack.
CRISTINA & THE COURTS Judge dismisses ‘Ruta K’ graft case against Fernández de Kirchner 05-06-2023 18:46 Federal Judge Sebastián Casanello, acting upon a request filed by the ‘Ruta K’ case’s lead prosecutor, dismisses charges against Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.
25 de mayo rally Fernández de Kirchner urges Argentina to ditch IMF debt repayment deal 26-05-2023 08:56 Cristina Fernández de Kirchner urges Argentina to ditch its debt repayment agreement with the IMF ahead of presidential elections later this year.
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.