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The tectonic fracture of Argentina’s economy

29-11-2025 05:20 This is a game-changer for Argentina’s economy, anticipated for years and slowly happening. Milei has contributed to this outcome, but it is not solely the result of his actions. He is, however, the President that – if he does things right – will benefit from it.

by Marcelo J. García

High corruption in Argentina

29-11-2025 05:00 Two years into Javier Milei’s Presidency, there is a growing sense of impunity that by no means is his sole responsibility. It is reminiscent of moments of high corruption such as those seen in the latter Kirchnerite years.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Court orders US$500-million asset seizure in ‘Vialidad’ corruption case

19-11-2025 23:30 Judges move to execute confiscation of more than 120 properties tied to Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and others convicted in case; Supreme Court upheld ex-president’s conviction and updated the value of illicit gains.

‘Cuadernos’ corruption case – Cristina couldn’t not know

15-11-2025 05:00 In the ‘Cuadernos de las coimas’ corruption notebooks trial, there is a relationship between the facts and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner because bags of money went to her own home. If they were used “to fund politics” and not for her personal use, it is still a crime. At the very least, the former president is responsible for not having prevented it.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

Fernández de Kirchner blames Kicillof for election loss to Milei

02-11-2025 18:00 Former president blames Buenos Aires Province Governor Axel Kicillof for bruising loss in midterm elections – the clearest sign yet that the Peronist movement is plagued again by infighting. 

Milei comes up trumps

01-11-2025 06:34 At least half of the over nine million people who voted for candidates linked to La Libertad Avanza did so not because they are devoted fans of Milei but because the last thing they wanted to see was yet another Peronist government.

by James Neilson

Fernández de Kirchner’s would-be assassin given 10-year jail term

08-10-2025 15:16 Fernando Sabag Montiel sentenced to 10 years in prison for the failed attempt to assassinate former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner. His former girlfriend, Brenda Uliarte, received an eight-year sentence for her role in the attack. The third accused, Nicolás Gabriel Carrizo, was acquitted.

Kicillof meets Fernández de Kirchner in show of unity

02-10-2025 08:13 Governor visits ex-president at home in Constitución as opposition seeks to project unity; After four months without contact, duo meet under house arrest to discuss strategy.

Axel fuels investor fear after Milei’s big loss

10-09-2025 13:14 For investors, the anti-Milei has emerged – and he is worsening market jitters in Argentina.

Kicillof cements role, can now eye 2027 presidential run

08-09-2025 01:07 Governor took the risk of pursuing an unprecedented path of autonomy – his decision to decouple the provincial elections leaves him strengthened.

Crunch time approaching for Javier Milei

06-09-2025 07:19 Much is made of Milei’s emotional dependence on his sister. She seems to have made him her prisoner. If those who say he cannot sideline her without putting his own mental health in danger are right, Argentina is in deep trouble.

by James Neilson

What’s at stake in Sunday’s election

05-09-2025 10:57 There is a lot riding on the legislative elections in Buenos Aires Province. In addition to being watched by the rest of the country, the results on September 7 will have an impact on the markets and all political actors.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

Court orders Fernández de Kirchner, other defendants ordered to pay US$535 million

16-07-2025 10:42 After experts analysed "the damage to the public purse” in Vialidad case, a court orders that former president and co-defendants to pay back about 684.99 billion Argentine pesos.

Independence for whom?

12-07-2025 06:13 The Independence Day alliance on the right leaves the Peronists playing catch up after their stab at unification at the Partido Justicialista Congress.

by Michael Soltys

The autumn of the patriarch

05-07-2025 07:19 Gildo Insfrán’s power stems from the provincial government being by far Formosa’s biggest employer with less than six percent of the workforce having formal jobs in the private sector, boosted by shameless patronage.

by Michael Soltys

Yesterday’s Petrol Fiasco

05-07-2025 06:03 Manhattan judge Loretta Preska’s controversial ruling on the US$16-billion time-bomb compensating speculative interests for the nationalisation of YPF needs to be viewed in its electoral context as much as for its legal force.

Court approves Lula’s visit to house-bound Fernández de Kirchner

02-07-2025 14:11 Federal judge approves Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s request for Brazil’s leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to visit her in Buenos Aires while she’s under house arrest.

Fernández de Kirchner seeks permission for Lula visit under house arrest

01-07-2025 21:43 Cristina Fernández de Kirchner requests permission to host Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for a visit while serving her six-year jail term under house arrest.

Begin the begin

21-06-2025 06:28 Cristina Fernández de Kirchner is paradoxically sidelined and occupying centre stage at the same time. With her exclusion from any electoral candidacy, the campaign effectively starts again.

by Michael Soltys

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