News of intelligence services

Secrets of ‘Señora 5,’ the woman who manages Argentina’s spies

02-05-2023 13:18 Ana Clara Alberdi oversees the management of the agents of Argentina’s AFI intelligence services, but to most of the country, she is a complete unknown.

by Rodis Recalt

Human rights

Venezuela rejects UN report alleging crimes against humanity

26-09-2022 21:31 UN's Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela said last week that military and state intelligence services were part of a scheme "supported by senior authorities" to stifle opposition dissent.

INTELLIGENCE SERVICES

What lies behind the changes at AFI

14-06-2022 14:03 With the exit of Cristina Caamaño and the advent of Agustín Rossi, new challenges open up for Argentina’s Federal Intelligence Agency. Behind the scenes of AFI, an organism in constant crisis.

by Rodis Recalt

PARTY POLITICS & REVENGE

‘The Foot,’ the ‘Gestapo,’ and the dark basements of Argentina’s democracy

07-01-2022 22:56 Cristina and her acolytes abused the Judiciary to rid themselves of problems during their tenure. Unfortunately, Macri’s Cambiemos coalition followed in their exact same footsteps, despite having won elections on an anti-corruption platform.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

‘GESTAPO’ VIDEO SCANDAL

President calls for probe into allegations of trade-union persecution

04-01-2022 17:52 President Fernandez calls on Judiciary to "investigate without delay" allegations of alleged espionage and trade-union persecution, following leaked 'Gestapo' video.

'GESTAPO' VIDEO

AFI denounces ex-BA Province minister after ‘Gestapo’ comment in video

31-12-2021 12:31 Video footage emerges of ex-Buenos Aires Province labour minister Marcelo Villegas telling business leaders of plan to tackle trade union leaders. AFI intelligence denounces officials of ex-Vidal administration before courts.

ILLEGAL ESPIONAGE CASE

Former president Mauricio Macri charged with illegal espionage

01-12-2021 17:11 Former president Mauricio Macri accused of ordering illegal surveillance on the families of the 44 dead crew-members of the ARA San Juan submarine tragedy.