News of inauguration

Luis Arce takes power in Bolivia facing deep challenges

09-11-2020 14:46 Luis Arce assumed the Bolivian presidency on Sunday in a ceremony attended by foreign leaders including President Alberto Fernández.

Lacalle Pou Inauguration

Center-right president takes office in Uruguay

02-03-2020 09:55 Luis Lacalle Pou, son of former Uruguayan president, built a diverse coalition during the November elections to narrowly win the office.

Handover in Uruguay

Uruguay's Frente Amplio leaves office after 15 years of progressive rule

28-02-2020 16:36 Left-leaning coalition introduced a string of progressive measures – including marriage equality and the legalisation of marijuana – under president Tabaré Vázquez (2005-2010, 2015-2020) and José ‘Pepe’ Mujica (2010-2015).

HANDOVER POWER

Lacalle Pou to deliver Uruguay's first conservative government in 15 years

28-02-2020 14:35 The son of former Uruguayan president Luis Alberto Lacalle will take office on Sunday, ending 15 years of rule by the left-leaning Frente Amplio coalition.

BLOOMBERG

Kicillof says Buenos Aires Province can't afford to pay debts

11-12-2019 17:14 “As Alberto said, if we don’t grow, we can’t pay,” says new governor. “We’ll get in touch with bondholders immediately and establish a dialogue to find a solution to this problem.”

INAUGURATION

Trump's envoy skips inauguration over presence of Maduro minister

11-12-2019 08:53 Top adviser Mauricio Claver-Carone flew to Buenos Aires – but decided not to attend Alberto Fernández’s inauguration after learning that a minister from Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro would be attending.

PLAZA DE MAYO

From Plaza de Mayo, Cristina tells Alberto to 'trust in your people'

11-12-2019 00:46 Before a huge crowd in the Plaza de Mayo, new vice-president tells president to worry "about reaching the hearts of the Argentines" – and not so much about the frontpages.

ARGENTINA'S NEW LEADER

Is Alberto Fernández the man to unite Argentina?

10-12-2019 18:02 New president has long been a discreet backroom operator. But on Tuesday he announced big plans to rid the country of its political polarisation.

President’s first speech

Alberto Fernández vows to prioritise poverty over debt payments

10-12-2019 17:16 In speech stretching close to an hour, newly inaugurated president calls for great social contract and moves to rally support for his new agenda, as he tells IMF and bondholders that Argentina can't pay off debt.

INAUGURATION

Photo gallery: Alberto Fernández becomes Argentina's new president

10-12-2019 12:56 Peronist leader was sworn in as Argentina president on Tuesday, taking over from Mauricio Macri amid applause and singing by lawmakers and supporters in Buenos Aires.

TRANSITION 2019

Alberto Fernández sworn-in as Argentina's new president

10-12-2019 12:26 In a ceremony chaired by outgoing Vice-President Gabriela Michetti, Fernández took his oath pledging fealty to "God and the homeland." President Macri attends personally to hand over sash and baton.

New Cabinet

The chosen ones: Who's who in Alberto Fernández's Cabinet

10-12-2019 00:45 President-elect unveiled his team at press conference on Friday in Puerto Madero. Here's a guide to who's who in the incoming administration.

Miguel Díaz-Canel

Cuban leader Díaz-Canel arrives in Argentina ahead of inauguration

09-12-2019 14:56 The first international leader to arrive in Buenos Aires for Tuesday's ceremonies is Miguel Díaz-Canel. Others will soon follow.

RALLY FOR PRESIDENT

Macri delivers farewell address to supporters at Casa Rosada

09-12-2019 13:59 Outgoing leader calls the last four years an era of "transformations" and promises his successor a "constructive opposition."

Transition of Power

Fences removed from Plaza de Mayo ahead of Fernández's inauguration

09-12-2019 13:35 After years of debate around the barriers near the Casa Rosada, city workers removed them overnight Sunday ahead of Peronist leader's swearing-in.

TRANSITION 2019

Bolsonaro says trade with Argentina will go on, despite Fernández

09-12-2019 13:30 Reports in the Brazilian press suggest Brazilian leader won't send a government minister to president-elect's inauguration.

Transition of Power

Talks over Cabinet down to three posts: security, transport, economy

01-12-2019 21:20 Less than five days out from Alberto Fernández's December 6 deadline for announcing his Cabinet, at least three key posts remain unfulfilled. Who will head the security, economy and transport portfolios?

by Rosario Ayerdi

Bloomberg

Bolsonaro's son calls for 'pragmatism' towards Argentina

21-11-2019 16:48 His approach varies greatly from that of his father, who has publicly eschewed the upcoming presidency of Argentina's Alberto Fernández

Transition of Power

Macri to let Fernández decide where presidential inauguration takes place

20-11-2019 13:40 Sources close to Mauricio Macri say they’ll comply with whatever the president-elect decides. It’s looking almost certain the handover will take place in Congress.