News of independence

Human Rights Watch: Brazil's Bolsonaro 'threatening' democracy

15-09-2021 14:13 President Jair Bolsonaro is "threatening democratic rule" with his attacks on Brazil's Supreme Court and electoral system, Human Rights Watch warns.

BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO

Bolsonaro ‘politically isolated’ – despite the bluster

11-09-2021 10:20 Brazilian leader marked Independence Day with huge rallies, but analysts say president is just seeking to sow chaos.

BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO

Bolsonaro backs off attacks on Brazil's institutions

09-09-2021 21:57 President Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday backed off his heated attacks on Brazil's federal institutions, insisting that his recent jabs at the Supreme Court just came "in the heat of the moment."

BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO

Bolsonaro claims 'freedom is at risk' as he riles up base in Brazil

07-09-2021 15:20 Fighting record-low poll numbers, a weakening economy and a Judiciary he claims is stacked against him, President Jair Bolsonaro called huge rallies for Brazilian independence day Tuesday, seeking to fire up his far-right base.

BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO

Brazil on edge as Bolsonaro tells his base to take to the streets

06-09-2021 13:54 President Jair Bolsonaro has urged Brazilians to come out in force on Tuesday to show their support for his government. It’s shaping up to be an all-or-nothing gauge of his chances of re-election.

EDITORIAL

Independence marked yesterday, whither tomorrow?

10-07-2021 00:01 Protests alone do not offer the people a future any more than the erratic improvisations of the Frente de Todos coalition.

INDEPENDENCE DAY PROTESTS

Opposition rallies with agricultural producers against 'populism'

09-07-2021 17:19 Protesters rally against President Alberto Fernández's government on July 9, Argentina's Independence Day.

POLARISATION & POLITICS

So much for unity: La grieta returns with a vengeance

11-07-2020 07:42 Tensions between government and opposition soar in week Argentina celebrated Independence Day.

#9J: Día de la Independencia

Anti-government protesters rally against quarantine on 9 de Julio

10-07-2020 02:18 Opposition supporters descended on the Obelisk in downtown Buenos Aires on Thursday, staging a protest in defence of freedom and against the coronavirus lockdown. Event marred by outbreak of violence, as demonstrators attack TV van from pro-government news channel C5N.

9 de Julio

Fernández calls for unity in face of pandemic on Independence Day

09-07-2020 18:07 "No society realises its destiny amid insults and divisions, and with hatred as a common denominator," declares president at event marking 9 de Julio, lashing out at "serial haters."

US INDEPENDENCE DAY

United States gears up for a very unusual Fourth of July

04-07-2020 09:13 From big cities to backyards, this year’s Independence Day celebrations won’t be the usual blowout bash.

EDITORIAL

Is isolation the best expression of independence?

04-07-2020 08:32 The pandemic is a curious ally of ultra-nationalism, feeding the notion that Covid-19 will destroy globalisation and the private sector in a world dictating a self-sufficiency of which very few countries can even dream.

INTERVIEW

Lucía Dominga Molina: ‘In Argentine history, there is no presence of our descendants’

15-06-2020 09:25 Lucía Dominga Molina Sandez, Afro-Argentine activist and co-founder of the Casa de la Cultura Indo Afro Americana “Mario Luis López,” discusses racism, Argentina and the black community.

by Valen Iricibar

MIGUEL PESCE INTERVIEW

Miguel Pesce: Central Bank will try to cut rates, slow inflation

09-01-2020 12:46 New Central Bank chief refuses to make inflation forecasts, saying he wants to rebuild the institution’s credibility “with results.”

NATIONAL STATISTICS BUREAU

Government pushes bill to protect INDEC bureau from 'political pressures'

22-11-2019 10:48 Bill sent to Congress would turn bureau into independent and autonomous unit, amid fears Kirchnerite figures may intervene in institution after December 10.

News of independence

Human Rights Watch: Brazil's Bolsonaro 'threatening' democracy

Bolsonaro ‘politically isolated’ – despite the bluster

Bolsonaro backs off attacks on Brazil's institutions

Bolsonaro claims 'freedom is at risk' as he riles up base in Brazil

Brazil on edge as Bolsonaro tells his base to take to the streets

Independence marked yesterday, whither tomorrow?

Opposition rallies with agricultural producers against 'populism'

So much for unity: La grieta returns with a vengeance

Anti-government protesters rally against quarantine on 9 de Julio

Fernández calls for unity in face of pandemic on Independence Day

United States gears up for a very unusual Fourth of July

Is isolation the best expression of independence?

Lucía Dominga Molina: ‘In Argentine history, there is no presence of our descendants’

Miguel Pesce: Central Bank will try to cut rates, slow inflation

Government pushes bill to protect INDEC bureau from 'political pressures'

Government unveils plan to ease Covid restrictions, reopen borders

Local couples win top tango competition after Maradona tributes

Javier Milei: ‘The more people are against the ropes, the more they will embrace freedom’

Can Aníbal or (is he a) cannibal?

Mexican president proposes replacing OAS with new institution

El fin del dedazo cristinista

Juan Grabois: "Aunque alguno se enoje, me puso contento la derrota de las PASO al abrir una oportunidad"

Cristina, la última jacobina

CABA: clausuraron una fiesta con 400 personas, sin barbijos ni distanciamiento social

Asesinaron a Leandro "Lele" Gatti, DJ de Mr. Jones y personaje de la noche marplatense