INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Guillermo Dietrich: ‘I’m backing this government all I can so that it does well’ 13-04-2024 05:47 Former transport minister and close ally of Mauricio Macri on the Milei government, state companies and Juntos por el Cambio. by Jorge Fontevecchia
CULTURE WARS The perfect enemy for Javier Milei 13-04-2024 05:28 The president, his inner circle, and the Cabinet have become extremely selective regarding the outlets and journalists they speak to, with Milei only giving interviews to friendly reporters who lob softballs at him. by Agustino Fontevecchia
new culture wars front President versus the press: Milei slams 'corrupt' journalists 11-04-2024 15:25 Taking a page from the populist playbook, President Milei this week criticised a number of high-profile journalists in a lengthy radio interview with TV and radio presenter Alejandro Fantino.
DIPLOMATIC ROW Ecuador in diplomatic storm after raid at Mexican Embassy 07-04-2024 09:14 Ecuador slammed by Latin American peers after police storm the Mexican Embassy in Quito to arrest former vice-president Jorge Glas.
POLITICS & HUMAN RIGHTS Alberto González: ESMA torturer – and vice-president’s mentor 29-03-2024 21:02 He headed the dreaded “underground” of the ESMA Navy Mechanics School concentration camp. Convicted for crimes against humanity, Alberto González was also the first dictatorship-era criminal to be sentenced for rape. He is also the mentor of Argentina’s Vice-President Victoria Villarruel. by Juan Luis González
argentine pontiff Girls, rivalries, football in Pope Francis's first memoir 15-03-2024 12:46 Pope Francis' new autobiography, which will be released next week, sees the 87-year-old is storytelling mode, joking around about his past. But he also addresses serious aspects, like his role during Argentina's 1976-1983 dictatorship.
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Silvia Labayrú: ‘I was the first, I believe, to give birth at ESMA’ 17-02-2024 06:43 Silvia Labayrú is a survivor of one of Argentina’s darkest places during the 1976-1983 era of state terrorism. Held at the ex-ESMA Navy Mechanics School, which served as a clandestine detention centre during the dictatorship’s rein of terror, she was kidnapped, tortured and raped several times during her captivity. In a feature interview, she recalls her experience and reveals the horrors she suffered during those black days. by Jorge Fontevecchia
BOOKS & LITERATURE Jorge Luis Borges was ‘the most British of Latin America’s writers’ 31-01-2024 15:40 Argentina’s most famous author holds great attraction for British writers, scientists, artists and filmmakers – no surprise given his family history and command of both the Spanish and English written word.
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Emilce Cuda: ‘It’s a fantasy that we’re individuals, we’re in relationships with others’ 27-01-2024 07:00 Theologian Emilce Cuda is the first Argentine laywoman to receive a pontifical PhD in moral theology and the first female to hold an executive position on the Pontifical Commission for Latin America. In an interview, she discusses Pope Francis and explains why “individualism is an egotistical position.” by Jorge Fontevecchia
CRIME & SECURITY Jorge Macri: ‘We need to deport foreigners who commit crimes’ 11-01-2024 15:33 Buenos Aires City mayor calls for deportation of criminals after City Police arrest three criminals with no Argentine citizenship.
POLITICS Sturzenegger, Rodríguez Chirillo, Muratorio: the men behind Milei's mega-decree 29-12-2023 14:11 Trio were in charge of drafting President Javier Milei's mega-decree; Over the last few weeks they ramped up contact with lawyers from the most important law firms in Argentina. by Giselle Leclercq
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Juan Grabois: ‘A disruption evidently captivated most Argentines’ 23-12-2023 06:46 Lawyer, social leader and former presidential candidate Juan Grabois on Javier Milei, the government’s economic emergency measures and receiving criticism from both sides. by Jorge Fontevecchia
POLITICS Jorge Macri sworn in as new mayor of Buenos Aires City 07-12-2023 18:26 PRO leader, who succeeds Horacio Rodríguez Larreta in the post, has his Cabinet ready and formally begins work on Sunday; Inauguration means that opposition party extends its control of City Hall into a fifth administration.
HUMAN RIGHTS How Kissinger gave the junta tacit approval for abuses 30-11-2023 16:53 The death of former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger has put his dictatorship-era policy towards Argentina in the spotlight once again.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Boca must stop treading water after death of Libertadores dream 09-11-2023 17:19 A painful defeat in Rio de Janeiro spelled the end for Jorge Almirón and has left behind a lingering question: where do Boca go from here? by Dan Edwards
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Almirón resigns as Boca Juniors coach after Libertadores final defeat 06-11-2023 13:34 Jorge Almirón has resigned as head coach of Boca Juniors, departing after less than eight months in charge.
FOOTBALL Boca head to Brazil seeking Copa Libertadores glory 01-11-2023 23:36 Argentina’s plan for world domination returns to the Estádio do Maracanã, where Boca Juniors are preparing for a Copa Libertadores final showdown against Fluminense. by Dan Edwards
ELECTION 2023 Dictatorship killer Jorge ‘El Tigre’ Acosta hopeful of Milei presidency 27-10-2023 13:13 The former leader of the ESMA killer task group expresses hope that "moment of truth is near" as Javier Milei qualifies for presidential run-off vote.
Election 2023: BUENOS AIRES CITY Santoro pulls out of City mayoral run-off, handing Jorge Macri victory 24-10-2023 15:22 Unión por la Patria mayoral candidate Leandro Santoro decides not to compete in a run-off against rival Jorge Macri; With count ongoing, campaign says team have realised they cannot win, but sceptics will see move as a cynical bid to dampen turnout by Juntos por el Cambio voters on November 19. by James Grainger
Election 2023: BUENOS AIRES CITY Jorge Macri wins big City mayoral race but will face run-off 23-10-2023 04:41 Juntos por el Cambio close to retaining control in its stronghold; Jorge Macri almost wins in first round but will now face run-off against Leandro Santoro; Opposition also wins in Entre Ríos Province, but Catamarca will remain Peronist. by James Grainger
DEFENCE Argentina buys four Norwegian aircraft to patrol South Atlantic 19-10-2023 00:21 Defence Minister Jorge Taiana announces purchase of four P3 ORION aircraft to be used for vigilance and search and rescue missions in the South Atlantic. by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti
INTERVIEW Jorge Macri: ‘If Patricia Bullrich makes the run-off, she’s president’ 17-10-2023 08:15 Buenos Aires City mayoral candidate if confident Juntos por el Cambio will make it into the second round of the presidential election, pointing to “plenty of crossover” between Sergio Massa and Javier Milei and affirming that “the proximity to Luis Barrionuevo shows a dependence on the traditional political mechanisms” on the part of the liberals. by Ezequiel Spillman
COPA LIBERTADORES Boca Juniors beat Palmeiras on penalties to reach Libertadores final 06-10-2023 11:29 Goalkeeper Sergio Romero was the hero as Boca Juniors beat Palmeiras 4-2 on penalties to set up a clash with Brazilian club Fluminense in the Copa Libertadores final.
COPA LIBERTADORES Stars deliver as 10-man Boca edge through to Libertadores final 06-10-2023 11:23 What is this Boca Juniors team? One that never, ever says die – and one you most definitely do not want to tangle with from the penalty spot. by Dan Edwards
CAMPAIGN COMMENTS Hat-trick or the third wheel? 30-09-2023 05:07 Any win helps and far more so when the margin of Alfredo Cornejo’s victory in Mendoza surpassed all expectations. But does this injection of enthusiasm reviving optimism reach the dimensions of a game-changer for Patricia Bullrich? by Michael Soltys
Elections 2023 Cross attitudes and crossfire as Marra targeted in City mayoral debate 28-09-2023 17:01 Four candidates to be the next mayor of Buenos Aires City – Jorge Macri, Leandro Santoro, Ramiro Marra and Vanina Viassi – take part in first televised debate; Libertarian draws eye with aggressive approach and strange comments.
HUMAN RIGHTS The imperious need to penalise denialism 27-09-2023 13:12 There are issues, like crimes against humanity, which should be beyond electoral speculation. With the same speed with which the government secured approval for amending the income tax threshold, it should also now approve a law to condemn denialism with the support of Juntos por el Cambio and a united opposition. by Jorge Fontevecchia
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Florencio Randazzo: ‘If Milei is so awful, you should ask the politicians what happened’ 23-09-2023 05:55 Florencio Randazzo, vice-presidential candidate for Hacemos por Nuestro País, on why he is “ashamed” of the current government, how the main coalitions benefit from polarisation and why Javier Milei’s rhetoric isn’t so irrational. by Jorge Fontevecchia
HUMAN RIGHTS Court confirms life sentences for Jorge ‘Tigre’ Acosta and 39 others 19-09-2023 16:34 Federal Criminal Cassation Chamber dismissed appeals by 40 individuals convicted of crimes against humanity and sentenced to life in jail.
ELECTIONS 2023 Juntos por el Cambio dethrones Jorge Capitanich in Chaco 18-09-2023 14:34 Sixteen years of Kirchnerite rule in Chaco comes to an end; Leandro Zdero elected new governor, scoring 46.13% in first round victory; Provincial strongman Jorge Capitanich ejected from office, months after presumed murder of Cecilia Strzyzowski.
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Archbishop Jorge Ignacio García Cuerva: ‘The Pope wants to come to Argentina’ 09-09-2023 06:35 Metropolitan Archbishop and the Primate of Argentina on Pope Francis, poverty and the need for a solution to crime that isn’t prisons. by Sonia Avalos, AFP
ELECTION 2023 Rumours and confirmations: Milei assesses potential cabinet options 26-08-2023 00:27 Propelled by his PASO primary victory, the libertarian lawmaker’s team is hurriedly assessing its options. The presidential hopeful has already said who will be heading Ministries of Foreign and ‘Human Capital,’ the latter pooling sensitive areas under the leadership of a woman with an unknown background. Who might join a Javier Milei cabinet if he is elected as president: confirmed names and rumours. by Giselle Leclercq
ELECTIONS 2023 Next electoral tests: Santa Fe, Chaco and Mendoza 23-08-2023 21:58 After the national PASO primaries, September arrives with three key provincial elections that will shape the new political map. Santa Fe, Chaco and Mendoza will choose their next governors with Jorge Capitanich’s re-election hopes in doubt. by Pablo Varela
ELECTIONS 2023 – ANALYSIS Eight winners from the 2023 PASO primaries 14-08-2023 12:11 With Javier Milei in pole position, the list of those with reasons to celebrate also includes Radicals, PRO leaders and Peronist mayors. by Maximiliano Sardi
ELECTION 2023: CITY PRIMARIES Jorge Macri sees off Lousteau in battle for City mayor 13-08-2023 21:52 Juntos por el Cambio produces dominant performance in nation's capital, taking almost 56% of all votes; PRO's Jorge Macri defeats Radical Senator Martín Lousteau by a small margin to win nomination; Ruling coalition hopeful Leandro Santoro trails in third. by James Grainger
International Relations United States steps up pressure on Argentina over fighter jet choice 26-07-2023 18:08 Washington is close to authorising the sale of 24 F-16 fighter jets to Argentina and aims to become the country's main arms supplier for the first time since the Malvinas War.
Sports Meet the billionaire who convinced Messi to pick MLS over Saudi Arabia 20-07-2023 15:41 Billionaire Jorge Mas aims to revolutionise US soccer and boost profitability by signing Lionel Messi to his Inter Miami team, offering revenue sharing and an equity stake in exchange for Messi's potential to attract subscribers to Apple TV+ and top players to Major League Soccer.
Economy Argentina's public debt reaches a new record above US$400 billion 19-07-2023 18:33 In June, public debt increased by almost US$ 5 billion to US$ 400 billion. Specialists have conducted analyses on sustainability.
Human Rights AMIA bombing: 29 Years on, demand for justice remains strong 18-07-2023 13:58 Nearly three decades on from the AMIA bombing, they renewed the demand for justice "so that the massacre does not go unpunished."
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Carlos Pagni: 'If I talk to Peter and not to Paul, that would bore me.' 15-07-2023 06:18 Carlos Pagni, Argentina’s most influential journalist, on the legacy of the 2001 crisis, talking to both sides and why he’d rather untie than cut knots.
ELECTION 2023 Franco Rinaldi pulls candidacy after controversial remarks 13-07-2023 20:39 Candidate for City lawmaker, who topped mayoral hopeful Jorge Macri’s list, steps down from race after previous offensive, racist and anti-Semitic comments spark controversy on social media.
BOOKS & LITERATURE Relatives of María Kodama declared heirs of Jorge Luis Borges’ legacy 29-06-2023 15:32 Two nephews and three nieces of the late writer María Kodama, the widow of Jorge Luis Borges who died earlier this year, are declared universal heirs of the famous Argentine author’s copyright.
DISAPPEARANCE OF CECILIA STRZYZOWKI Corruption, political nepotism, money: Chaco femicide shocks country 22-06-2023 00:33 The disappearance of Cecilia Strzyzowski has mobilised a province and rocked national politics. Twenty-eight-year-old’s disappearance and links with alleged murderers put spotlights on local politics and ongoing court investigation.
DISAPPEARANCE OF CECILIA STRZYZOWKI Protesters rally in Resistencia to demand justice for Cecilia Strzyzowski 20-06-2023 09:45 Hundreds of chaqueños took to the streets of Resistencia on Monday to demand justice for Cecilia Strzyzowski, the 28-year-old who has been missing since June 1.
ELECTIONS 2023 Opposition outperforms Capitanich in Chaco PASO primaries 19-06-2023 18:19 Juntos por el Cambio’s candidates claim a five-point lead over Jorge Capitanich's ruling party in Chaco Province PASO primaries.
Elections 2023 In a province shaken by a disappearance, opposition rocks Chaco’s governor 19-06-2023 17:09 With Cecilia Strzyzowski’s suspected femicide dominating the agenda, opposition Juntos por el Cambio coalition emerges from PASO primary with an advantage of almost six percent over the ruling party in Chaco, sparking concern for Governor Jorge Capitanich.
DEATH OF CECILIA STRZYZOWSKI Suspected femicide rocks Chaco in build-up to primary 15-06-2023 21:10 Protests in Resistencia call for justice for Cecilia Strzyzowski, 28, missing since June 1; Her former husband, scion of a powerful political family, is among seven being detained in custody.
ELECTIONS 2023 Jorge Macri chosen as PRO mayoral candidate in City 30-05-2023 17:45 Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta confirmed that Jorge Macri will be PRO's solo candidate in Buenos Aires City; Ex-Vicente López leader outperforms Fernán Quirós in polling.
ELECTIONS 2023 City mayoral race takes shape as PRO leaders align 16-05-2023 22:15 Horacio Rodríguez Larreta and Patricia Bullrich agree to unite behind a single candidate in capital; PRO will stage competitive PASO in Buenos Aires Province.
DERBY MADNESS Superclásico controversy can’t detract from Boca’s failings 11-05-2023 20:43 Put aside the penalty controversy and it’s clear Boca are still not up to the task when facing River – lots for Jorge Almirón to ponder in the weeks and months ahead. by Dan Edwards