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Russia’s relationship with Milei government is ‘frozen,’ says ambassador

21-06-2025 06:26 Russian Ambassador to Argentina Dmitry Feoktistov expresses "optimism" over the future of the bilateral relationship, marked by the government’s U-turn over Ukraine, but admits relations are on ice. "The ball is in their court," he says in an exclusive interview.

by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti

Will Milei be haunted by the ghost of Cristina?

21-06-2025 06:07 The arrest and jailing of a political opponent may be good news for incumbents in the short term, but nothing good results in the medium to long term.

by Marcelo J. García

'We will return,' Fernández de Kirchner tells crowd in Plaza de Mayo

18-06-2025 17:08 Former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner told her followers in the Plaza de Mayo on Wednesday that "we will return" as she began her first full day in detention.

House arrest for CFK – 10 keys from the court ruling

18-06-2025 16:51 Key points from the resolution authorising Cristina Fernández de Kirchner to serve out her six-year prison sentence at home in the Constitución neighbourhood of Buenos Aires.

Fernández de Kirchner sentenced to house arrest in graft case

17-06-2025 23:29 Former president will need to wear an electric monitoring device, as well as provide the court a list of her family members, security, doctors and lawyers who will be allowed to visit her at the property.

Court rules Fernández de Kirchner will serve six-year prison term at home

17-06-2025 16:07 Judge grants Cristina Fernández de Kirchner permission to serve her jail term at her apartment in Constitución neighbourhood of Buenos Aires; Former president must wear electronic ankle bracelet during her detention.

CFK's supporters keep vigil over threat of prison

14-06-2025 23:38 Hundreds gather outside the Supreme Court in Buenos Aires in show of support for Cristina Fernández de Kirchner after her conviction.

What is a Supreme Court for?

14-06-2025 06:45 Cristina was a fading political star long before Argentina’s Supreme Court confirmed her conviction sentence.

by Marcelo J. García

Chronicle of a guilty sentence foretold

14-06-2025 06:34 There is an unwritten rule that the Supreme Court does not intervene in electoral processes. But something different happened here, forcing the tribunal to rule and accept it would be questioned for blocking one of Argentina’s most popular politicians from running. Internal rumblings of the highest political order as the triumvirate attempts to mask its fractures.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Argentines split on CFK verdict amid distrust in Judiciary

13-06-2025 14:53 New polls show the majority of the public believes Cristina Fernández de Kirchner is guilty of corruption but deep scepticism towards the justice system and its motivations.

Casa Rosada expects Fernández de Kirchner's arrest to be ‘respectful’

12-06-2025 14:39 Although the details will be decided by the courts, government officials anticipate that the two-term former president will be treated with respect during the process.

Unity or infighting? Milei government awaits Peronism’s next move

12-06-2025 14:10 Casa Rosada sources says Peronism will either ‘circle the wagons or break up’ – whatever happens, officials promise to guarantee public order.

by Juan Pablo Kavanagh

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner: divisive figure tainted by fraud

10-06-2025 21:09 During two decades at the forefront of Argentine politics, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has inspired love and loathing in equal measure, but rarely indifference.

Fernández de Kirchner given five days to present herself to courthouse

10-06-2025 20:53 Federal Oral Court No. 2 summons former president and eight others convicted of offences in the 'Vialidad' case; Cristina Fernández de Kirchner must report to Comodoro Py federal courthouse within five working days to be taken into custody.

Supreme Court confirms Fernández de Kirchner corruption conviction

10-06-2025 16:02 Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's conviction in so-called 'Vialidad' corruption trial confirmed by Argentina's Supreme Court; Former president's intention to run for seat in Buenos Aires Province Legislature blocked by ruling upholding prison sentence and lifetime ban on holding public office.

Cristina's key quotes – ex-president speaks out before Supreme Court ruling

10-06-2025 09:43 Key phrases from Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s public remarks on Monday night at the headquarters of the Partido Justicialista.

Supreme Court revising Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s corruption conviction

07-06-2025 18:12 Nation’s highest tribunal is reviewing former president’s graft conviction in the ‘Vialidad’ conviction; Decision on whether to uphold sentence and enforce ban on public office creeps closer and may derail her intended candidacy in Buenos Aires Province.

Milei’s (unnecessary) enemies are piling up

07-06-2025 06:46 Argentina's President is not only failing to make friends, he is accumulating too many enemies.

by Marcelo J. García

CFK's return risks dividing opposition in boon for Milei

03-06-2025 14:22 Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's decision to run in September’s legislative elections in Buenos Aires Province will set the stage for the national midterm vote the following month.

Fernández de Kirchner to run for office in Buenos Aires Province

02-06-2025 22:44 Cristina Fernández de Kirchner brands President Javier Milei a “marginal figure” at the head of a “very cruel” government; Former head of state says she will run for office in this year’s legislative elections in Buenos Aires Province.