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Argentines seek hedging in crypto after minister resigns

Yesterdat 22:59 Moves on crypto markets could indicate unease over the growing rift within the ruling coalition and concern over the government’s ability to tackle rising inflation and other economic challenges.

ANALYSIS

Guzmán resigns as coalition divisions grow

Yesterdat 22:55 Shake-up raises doubts over whether Argentina can comply with a US$44-billion IMF programme, whose goals and objectives for the second half are seen by private economists view as too challenging to reach.

PROFILE

Martín Guzmán: the debt negotiator who fell with Argentina's economy

Yesterdat 22:48 A leading disciple of Nobel Prize-winning economics laureate Joseph Stiglitz, 39-year-old Martín Guzmán lacked experience in government when he joined President Alberto Fernández's Cabinet in December 2019.

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Daniel Scioli: ‘In 2015, I proposed Wado as my running-mate to Cristina’

24-06-2022 09:17 Argentina’s newly installed productive development minister discusses bilateral relations with Brazil and its upcoming election, his return to the Cabinet and Frente de Todos’ chances in 2023.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Nicolás Dujovne: ‘This government’s economic programme is inflationary’

17-06-2022 08:00 Former economy minister Nicolás Dujovne on the Cambiemos administration, the IMF debt deals and Argentina’s ongoing struggle with inflation.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Eduardo ‘Wado’ de Pedro: ‘Talking of candidacies today is a lack of respect to society’

10-06-2022 17:00 Interior Minister Eduardo ‘Wado’ de Pedro on running for the Presidency, stuttering and bullying and the future of La Cámpora and Frente de Todos.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Hernán Lacunza: 'The healthy antidote for avoiding capital flight is confidence'

03-06-2022 10:27 Former economy minister Hernán Lacunza on the IMF debt agreement, eyeing short-term fetishes instead of solutions and capital flight.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Felipe Solá: ‘Cristina is dogmatic in her words but pragmatic in her actions’

27-05-2022 09:16 Former governor of Buenos Aires Province addresses his ouster as foreign minister, Peronist unity and his relationships with Alberto Fernández and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Esteban Bullrich: ‘When the future is uncertain, all you have is the present’

13-05-2022 12:21 Former senator and education minister Esteban Bullrich on being diagnosed with ALS, faith and why Argentina must overcome the ‘grieta’ rift that dominates the country’s politics.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Luciano Laspina: ‘The ideas Argentina needs today are similar to those pushed by Milei’

06-05-2022 00:01 Rosario-born economist and national deputy Luciano Laspina on Javier Milei, the Mauricio Macri government and the reforms Argentina needs to undertake.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Jeffrey Sachs: ‘Argentina needs the continuity of reasonable policies, not heroics’

29-04-2022 16:32 Renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs on Argentina’s IMF debt restructuring deal, the global economic impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and post-pandemic politics.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

MUSIC & CULTURE

'Latinas are reaching the top,' says Brazil's Anitta

31-03-2022 13:19 Brazilian pop star, whose booty-grinding reggaeton hit "Envolver" claimed top spot on Spotify last week, says her international success shows "Latinas are reaching the top."

FOREIGN MINISTER'S FAUX PAS

Communication, diplomacy and dickheads

18-03-2022 21:14 Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero's use of the English language comes under the spotlight.

by James Grainger

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Germán Martínez: ‘If we do things well, the IMF agreement will be settled in March’

25-02-2022 22:00 Germán Martínez, the ruling coalition’s whip in the lower house, discusses congressional approval of the IMF agreement, replacing Máximo Kirchner and the future of Frente de Todos.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

FINTECH

Central Bank chief Miguel Ángel Pesce: ‘Not all fintechs are the same’

04-02-2022 01:15 Central Bank chief Miguel Ángel Pesce responds to questions on fintech and their regulation in Argentina. Extract taken from recent interview with Perfil's Jorge Fontevecchia.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Miguel Ángel Pesce: ‘The IMF agreement reduces uncertainty’

04-02-2022 01:08 Miguel Ángel Pesce, head of Argentina’s Central Bank, on the IMF deal, the currency swap with China and President Alberto Fernández’s chances of re-election.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

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

BLOOMBERG

Education tech start-up Open English files for US IPO

21-12-2021 16:05 Open English, an online English school targeting Spanish speakers, has filed confidentially for a US initial public offering, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Martín Guzmán: ‘We want an agreement with IMF before March’

12-11-2021 00:01 Economy Minister Martín Guzmán discusses Argentina's talks with the International Monetary Fund at a crucial moment for the ruling Frente de Todos coalition – just days before the midterm elections.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Facundo Manes: ‘I didn’t become a candidate to represent what lost in 2019’

09-10-2021 12:46 Fresh from an impressive political debut in the recent PASO primaries, neuroscientist Facundo Manes discusses his run for national deputy, the ‘new’ Radicalism and differences within the opposition coalition.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

US-Middle East Relations

US seizes Iranian state news websites

23-06-2021 00:27 US Justice Department seized 33 Iranian government-controlled media websites and three more from the Iraqi group Kataeb Hezbollah, allegedly hosted on US-owned domains in violation of sanctions.

COALITION TENSIONS

Kirchnerites pressure Guzmán over use of new IMF funds

08-05-2021 01:19 Kirchnerite wing of ruling Frente de Todos coalition wants economy minister to deploy new IMF special drawing rights funds in fight against Covid-19.

THE RUMOUR MILL

Question marks over Guzmán’s tenure as economy minister

04-05-2021 22:09 Martín Guzmán’s bid to force out Energy Undersecretary Federico Basualdo – frustrated for now despite counting on the support of President Alberto Fernández – has reignited rumours over the economy minister’s future and exposed infighting among the ruling coalition.

RACISM ROW

Uruguayan players' union slams English FA for Cavani 'racism' ban

04-01-2021 15:39 Uruguayan Football Players' Association launches scathing attack on the English Football Association for banning Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani over use of 'negrito' in a social media post.

News of english

Argentines seek hedging in crypto after minister resigns

Guzmán resigns as coalition divisions grow

Martín Guzmán: the debt negotiator who fell with Argentina's economy

Daniel Scioli: ‘In 2015, I proposed Wado as my running-mate to Cristina’

Nicolás Dujovne: ‘This government’s economic programme is inflationary’

Eduardo ‘Wado’ de Pedro: ‘Talking of candidacies today is a lack of respect to society’

Hernán Lacunza: 'The healthy antidote for avoiding capital flight is confidence'

Felipe Solá: ‘Cristina is dogmatic in her words but pragmatic in her actions’

Esteban Bullrich: ‘When the future is uncertain, all you have is the present’

Luciano Laspina: ‘The ideas Argentina needs today are similar to those pushed by Milei’

Jeffrey Sachs: ‘Argentina needs the continuity of reasonable policies, not heroics’

'Latinas are reaching the top,' says Brazil's Anitta

Communication, diplomacy and dickheads

Germán Martínez: ‘If we do things well, the IMF agreement will be settled in March’

Central Bank chief Miguel Ángel Pesce: ‘Not all fintechs are the same’

Miguel Ángel Pesce: ‘The IMF agreement reduces uncertainty’

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

Education tech start-up Open English files for US IPO

Martín Guzmán: ‘We want an agreement with IMF before March’

Facundo Manes: ‘I didn’t become a candidate to represent what lost in 2019’

US seizes Iranian state news websites

Kirchnerites pressure Guzmán over use of new IMF funds

Question marks over Guzmán’s tenure as economy minister

Uruguayan players' union slams English FA for Cavani 'racism' ban

Economy Minister Martín Guzmán resigns from government

Argentines seek hedging in crypto after minister resigns

Cristina achieves her goal: sacking Alberto's economic team

Guzmán resigns as coalition divisions grow

Martín Guzmán: the debt negotiator who fell with Argentina's economy

Recuperándose de una operación, Fernando Iglesias también "fue visitado por el Presidente"

Jair Bolsonaro probó alfajores argentinos y eligió su favorito: "Muy bueno, Viva Argentina"

Jorge Asís: "El presidente malherido se resiste a consultar a la señora vicepresidenta"

Razones del portazo: Alberto Fernández se habría negado a terminar con el manejo K de Energía

De Massa a Melconian: los nombres en danza para reemplazar a Guzmán