News of cfk 2023

Critics swift to descend on Argentina’s youngsters – and their coach

01-06-2023 13:48 The dream is over for Argentina's young hopefuls. Coach Javier Mascherano is under fire, but beyond the hysteria, there were signs of promise in the Albiceleste's campaign.

by Dan Edwards

Argentina eliminated: Nigeria knock out U-20 World Cup hosts

01-06-2023 01:11 Albiceleste youth side exits FIFIA Under-20 World Cup tournament at last-16 stage after 2-0 defeat to Nigeria in San Juan.

U20 World Cup: Argentina top group after thrashing New Zealand 5-0

27-05-2023 09:57 Glorious goal from Luka Romero is the pick of the bunch as Argentina thrash New Zealand 5-0 to finish top of Group A at the FIFA U20 World Cup.

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

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.

Economy grew less than expected on drought, inflation

23-05-2023 18:31 Economic activity rose 0.1% in March from the previous month, reveals INDEC, less than forecast by analysts.

Under the volcano

20-05-2023 07:00 If three-quarters of the disenchanted in Tierra del Fuego preferred to vote blank than for an explicitly libertarian candidate, who is to say this might not be replicated nationwide?

by Michael Soltys

The queen bee is leaving the hive

20-05-2023 07:00 Unfortunately for Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, and for the movement that sprung up around her, almost all her acolytes are minor figures, as are most of her allies.

by James Neilson

Rebuffing clamour for candidacy, Cristina says she won't run

16-05-2023 20:10 In an open letter published on her website, Argentina's vice-president details her "reasoned and thought-out decision" not to run for office in October elections.

Lacking results, Massa tries to sustain a possible presidential bid

16-05-2023 16:39 With inflation soaring and damaging his chances of a run for the Casa Rosada, Argentina’s economy minister is shifting back to a political approach

by Rosario Ayerdi

Potential presidents catch the eye at AmCham summit

13-05-2023 09:12 Four potential candidates put on their best faces for business community, pitching their plans – and conditions for running.

by James Grainger

To vote or not to vote

13-05-2023 08:45 However cavalier the strongmen of these two inland provinces have been with constitutional limits in seeking multiple consecutive terms, the last-minute timing of the Supreme Court’s interruption of the electoral process is extremely unfortunate, lending itself easily to government outrage.

by Michael Soltys

Government’s row with Supreme Court hits new heights

11-05-2023 23:36 Explosive reaction to ruling suspending gubernatorial elections in San Juan and Tucumán; President Alberto Fernández accuses justices of targeting Peronist candidates.

Supreme Court suspends elections in San Juan, Tucumán

09-05-2023 18:19 Supreme Court suspends provincial elections in San Juan and Tucumán, just five days before voters are due to go to the ballot-box.

María Eugenia Vidal drops out of presidential race

04-05-2023 20:54 Ex-Buenos Aires Province governor pulls out of race for Casa Rosada and calls for unity in opposition coalition; Vidal vows to continue “working for and to recover Argentina.”

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.

Paraguay's Santiago Peña: Fresh face of institutional power

01-05-2023 09:09 An economist and former finance minister, Santiago Peña managed to keep the party's hegemony intact despite deep divisions over corruption claims against some of its top leaders.

Alberto, CFK and Massa: three different strategies for upcoming elections

30-04-2023 09:07 Sergio Massa’s management is supported by Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, but she has not blessed his candidacy. President Alberto Fernández insists that he will present his own hopeful, but the economy minister’s battle against inflation and currency crises – and how they play out – could be the deciding factor.

by Rosario Ayerdi

Cristina attacks Milei's dollarisation plan, blames IMF for inflation

27-04-2023 23:52 Vice-president declares that dollarisation would be “worse than convertibility” as she delivers highly anticipated speech that attacks IMF policies, opposition ‘inheritance’ and Javier Milei.

CFK confirms she will not run for presidency

27-04-2023 23:27 Cristina Fernández de Kirchner reiterated on Thursday that she will not be a candidate in the October presidential elections.