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ELECTIONS 2023 – OPINION

Milei's win sealed by a risky gamble that turned rival into ally

20-11-2023 21:06 Bullrich’s voters ended up following her and backing Milei; Milei still faces dilemma over balancing both sides of support.

Election 2023 run-off results

President Milei – Libertarian wins Argentina's election run-off

19-11-2023 20:03 Outspoken libertarian lawmaker Javier Milei – who has promised to dollarise Argentina's economy and "dynamite" the Central Bank – wins race to be nation's next president; Sergio Massa concedes defeat in speech from ruling coalition's bunker.

ELECTIONS 2023 – ANALYSIS

Macri has a Plan A and a Plan B

16-11-2023 11:41 Former president's bet on Javier Milei, outlined during campaigning and quickly confirmed after the first round vote, has put Mauricio Macri back in the spotlight.

by Javier Calvo

ELECTIONS 2023 – OPINION

Don't vote for Milei

12-11-2023 09:53 La Libertad Avanza contributed to an enrichment of political debate and set the agenda, even with bad diagnoses and remedies, identifying problems that need to be solved. But it is not the best choice of government for today’s Argentina.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Horacio Rodríguez Larreta: ‘PRO today is allying itself with an extreme rightist’

11-11-2023 04:23 Buenos Aires City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta on his PASO primary defeat, the future of Juntos por el Cambio, Macri and Bullrich’s decision to back Milei and what happens after December 10.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

Election 2023 – Analysis

‘Petty advantage’ takes on ‘power’s pussycat’

04-11-2023 05:50 If his first trick was managing to claw back enough votes to become the frontrunner ahead of the run-off, now Massa needs to retain and grow his electorate to win.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

ELECTION 2023: ANALYSIS

A new beginning

04-11-2023 05:08 A detailed analysis of the migration of votes between the August 13 primaries and the October 22 first round outlines some of the main challenges facing Sergio Massa and Javier Milei in the run-off.

by Carlos De Angelis

ELECTION 2023

Which of Argentina’s presidential candidates won the prison vote?

31-10-2023 14:28 Electoral roll for incarcerated population reveals that more than 25,000 prisoners cast a vote in the October 22 presidential election, with Sergio Massa receiving almost 72%.

ELECTIONS 2023 – ANALYSIS

Milei support opens deep crack in opposition coalition

30-10-2023 08:28 The disintegration of Juntos could fracture an already divided Congress, making it harder for the next president to pass austerity measures.

Massa v. Milei

A final showdown in a new ecosystem

28-10-2023 04:50 Despite complaints from the Milei crew that fraud swiped some five percentage points from their electoral harvest, the reality is that they benefited from the “Peronist machine” in the primaries. For the general election, they were on their own.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

ELECTION 2023: FALL-OUT

Macri says his 11-year-old daughter told him to support Milei

27-10-2023 11:07 Former president speaks publicly for first time about the split in the opposition Juntos por el Cambio coalition over decision to back Javier Milei in next month's run-off.

ELECTION 2023: FALL-OUT

Split ahead? Milei the dividing-line for Juntos por el Cambio

27-10-2023 09:45 UCR, Coalición Cívica and some PRO figures distance themselves from Bullrich and Macri in wake of Milei deal. With just over three weeks to go until the run-off, will the opposition coalition still be united by the time the run-off arrives?

ELECTION 2023: FALL-OUT

Intimate diary of a day of rage: how PRO was blown apart

26-10-2023 16:24 The secrets of the fierce internal debate inside Patricia Bullrich’s apartment, position of the opposition governors and the fear from mayors. The arguments against and in favour of backing Milei from the 24 hours in which Juntos por el Cambio began to fracture.

by Ezequiel Spillman

ELECTIONS 2023

'Act of greatness' – Milei praises Bullrich as duo smile for cameras

26-10-2023 00:52 Javier Milei and Patricia Bullrich briefly appear together on television for first time since opposition leader announced she will back libertarian in next month's presidential run-off.

ELECTION 2023: FALL-OUT

Carrió: ‘Macri plays for Milei and destruction of Juntos por el Cambio’

25-10-2023 16:02 Coalición Cívica founder aims fire at former president, accusing Mauricio Macri of “eroding Horacio [Rodríguez Larreta] and betraying Patricia [Bullrich].”

ELECTION 2023 – RESULTS

Peronists to be first minority in Congress as libertarians boost legislative numbers

25-10-2023 15:19 La Libertad Avanza has had only three deputies since the 2021 midterms, including the candidate himself, but that is all set to change. The libertarians have boosted representation dramatically in the lower house and its number of senators in the upper chamber.

ELECTION 2023

Bullrich confirms she’s backing Milei in presidential run-off

25-10-2023 13:00 “We have the obligation not to remain neutral,” declares opposition leader Patricia Bullrich as she declares her support for libertarian presidential candidate Javier Milei in run-off.

by James Grainger

Election 2023

Reports: Patricia Bullrich set to back Javier Milei in presidential run-off

25-10-2023 11:37 Multiple outlets report that opposition leader Patricia Bullrich will support libertarian presidential candidate Javier Milei in the November 19 run-off.

by James Grainger

ELECTIONS 2023 – ANALYSIS

The reconfiguration of the political map

24-10-2023 16:16 Juntos por el Cambio runs the risk of disintegration after defeat. Milei’s congratulations to PRO’s two territorial winners – Jorge Macri and Rogelio Frigerio in Entre Ríos – and his repetition of the word “juntos” in his speech shows evidence of his intent.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

ELECTION 2023

Milei repels women voters, fires up disgruntled men

24-10-2023 15:36 Anti-establishment presidential candidate Javier Milei has divided the electorate with an unashamedly machismo stance. But last Sunday, women across the country voted to protect their rights.

ELECTIONS 2023 – ANALYSIS

Massa, Milei and the ‘revolution of the hawks’

23-10-2023 17:55 In an electoral process which continues to surprise, the apparent invincibility of Javier Milei was placed in doubt by Sergio Massa, who worked his way into the run-off and again showed the value of party machines.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Election winners and losers

Massa the big winner of an election result few saw coming

23-10-2023 11:34 Patricia Bullrich was the big loser of a dramatic election night in Argentina. She was unable to seduce an electorate that ultimately did not consider her an option for "putting an end to populism.”

ELECTIONS 2023 – ANALYSIS

National map: Where Massa recovered the presidential race

23-10-2023 10:54 Argentina’s provincial map now looks significantly different to purple-dominated results of primaries; Massa managed to record comeback wins in 8 provinces to rise to 13 overall, compared to Milei’s 10, down from 16 in the PASOs.

ELECTIONS 2023 – ANALYSIS

How Massa halted Milei’s momentum: Argentina election takeaways

23-10-2023 08:25 Sergio Massa gained three million votes on Sunday compared to his coalition’s third-place finish in the August primary. Meanwhile, frontrunner Milei lost votes.

Election 2023: reaction

Massa declares end of polarisation after topping presidential ballot

23-10-2023 01:31 Economy minister and ruling coalition presidential candidate emerges wins first round; Massa declares that nation's steep political rift, 'la grieta' is over and that a “new stage” lies ahead for Argentina.

election 2023

Massa v Milei: What happens to Bullrich's votes in the run-off?

23-10-2023 00:31 What will happen to the opposition leader's votes? Will her supporters back the "chainsaw plan" of libertarian lawmaker Javier Milei? Or will they cast blank ballots? Will Serio Massa be able to win them over with his pitch for a “great national agreement"?

Election 2023

Economy Minister Massa, outsider Milei head to run-off

22-10-2023 22:35 Economy Minister Sergio Massa and anti-establishment outsider Javier Milei will face off in a run-off presidential election in November.

Election 2023: Buenos Aires Province

Kicillof wins re-election for Peronism in Buenos Aires Province

22-10-2023 22:09 Buenos Aires Province Governor Axel Kicillof brushes off Martín Insaurralde scandal to easily win re-election; Rounding off disappointing night for Juntos por el Cambio, Néstor Grindetti scrapes to second, just seeing off libertarian challenge from Carolina Píparo.

Election 2023

Argentina heads to run-off as Massa gained edge over Milei

22-10-2023 21:40 It’s the most politically polarising scenario, and one that investors had feared the most.

ELECTIONS 2023: PREVIEW

What to watch as Argentina goes to polls for election amid crisis

22-10-2023 10:05 Outsider libertarian candidate Javier Milei, pro-business leader Patricia Bullrich or Economy Minister Sergio Massa – who will Argentines choose on Sunday to lead their nation for the next four years?

ELECTIONS 2023 – ANALYSIS

Milei, the end of the two-coalition era and the emergence of something new

21-10-2023 05:08 Society is on edge about what can and will happen starting Monday given serious economic fragilities, with some even speaking of a potential hyperinflationary episode.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

ELECTIONS 2023: PREVIEW

Argentines head to polls, seeking elixir for economic ills

19-10-2023 22:14 Fury and fatigue after decades of economic crises have provided fertile ground for Javier Milei, who has surged to the front of the race with his vow to take a chainsaw to the bloated state and dollarise the economy.

ELECTIONS 2023

Old guard vs upstart: Argentina's presidential candidates

19-10-2023 22:08 Leading candidates are battling for three different visions of Argentina, centred on their proposed remedies for the country's perennial economic ills.

POLITICS

Milei wants to appoint Macri as Argentina’s overseas ambassador

19-08-2023 17:08 Relations between libertarian outsider and former president grow closer; Milei says he would consider appointing Macri as “plenipotentiary ambassador” if he wins October election.

OPPOSITION PRIMARY

Bullrich confirms primary win with opposition 'unity' photo

14-08-2023 02:32 Newly confirmed presidential candidate for the Juntos por el Cambio opposition coalition secures clear victory over rival Horacio Rodríguez Larreta; Both vow ‘unity’ in the months ahead of October election.

ELECTION 2023: PASO PRIMARIES

Milei delivers blow to main coalitions at ballot box

13-08-2023 22:43 Libertarian lawmaker emerges as candidate with most votes in initial results from PASO primaries; With 61% of polling stations reporting, Milei has 32.57%, trailed by Massa on 20.64%; Bullrich has large lead over Rodríguez Larreta in Juntos por el Cambio primary, with coalition on 27.57% in total.

ELECTIONS 2023 – ANALYSIS

Three surprises

10-08-2023 23:30 The harrowing nature of the crime, the fact that it was caught on security cameras and broadcasted nationally almost in real time, and its proximity to the PASO primaries means it could have a lasting impact on the political field.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

ELECTION 2023

Sparks fly as Rodríguez Larreta, Bullrich kick off primary campaigns

29-06-2023 19:06 Two presidential nominees for opposition Juntos por el Cambio coalition and their teams trade blows as they begin battle for votes in an aggressive style.

AND THAT REMINDS ME…

Of infighting and inland voting

10-06-2023 06:27 The deadline for defining electoral alliances nationwide expires in only four days’ time but tomorrow’s provincial elections are even more immediate … Tucumán is looking safe for the Frente de Todos government while San Luis could be close.

by Michael Soltys

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Jorge Macri: ‘I’m not going to tell other candidates what they should do… I’m going to run’

06-05-2023 06:58 Buenos Aires City government minister and mayoral hopeful on meeting the requisites to run, the controversy over concurrent elections and why he wants to lead the nation’s capital.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

ELECTION 2023

María Eugenia Vidal drops out of presidential race

04-05-2023 20:54 Ex-Buenos Aires Province governor pulls out of race for Casa Rosada and calls for unity in opposition coalition; Vidal vows to continue “working for and to recover Argentina.”

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Martín Redrado: ‘We believe shock policies are what's needed’

31-03-2023 15:30 Economist and Strategic Affairs Secretary for the Buenos Aires City Government discusses his current role, the need for “shock” policies after the election and why he is convinced Horacio Rodríguez Larreta should be Argentina’s next president.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

ELECTIONS 2023

Rodríguez Larreta kicks off PRO’s tense race for presidential nod

23-02-2023 20:44 PRO party front-runner and Buenos Aires City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta officially declares his intention to run for president with ‘anti-grieta’ video; Battle-lines drawn as opposition politicians clash over route to Casa Rosada.