News of kirchnerismo

Milei’s ‘we want it all’ moment

21-12-2024 05:07 We’re early into the experiment. But Javier and Karina, along with star political advisor Santiago Caputo, are already imagining the “Milei era,” which should last at least eight years and include control of the Casa Rosada, Buenos Aires City and Buenos Aires Province.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

POLITICS – ANALYSIS

Gerardo Werthein: New foreign minister's ties to Kirchnerism

26-11-2024 06:53 Despite his developing relationship with President Javier Milei, Argentina’s new foreign minister was once close to Kirchnerism and is a friend of ex-US president Bill Clinton. Today, he defends Argentina’s head of state and poses for photographs with Donald Trump.

by Rodis Recalt

POLITICS – ANALYSIS

Kicillof pushes the accelerator

09-03-2024 06:47 The racetrack metaphor employed by Axel Kicillof to reject Javier Milei’s invitation to his Pacto del 25 de Mayo would seem in line with the acceleration he has decided to give his positioning as an opposition leader.

by Javier Calvo

As I see it

The Kirchnerites have Milei in their sights

13-01-2024 06:21 The fate of the new government will depend largely on Milei’s ability to persuade people that the fearful emergency he goes on about is not just a figment of an overheated imagination but something terribly real.

by James Neilson

ELECTIONS 2023

Argentina’s heartland shows quandary of election choice few want

17-11-2023 07:24 Argentina’s electoral dilemma is arguably felt most acutely in Cordoba, where 1.2 million voters opted for neither of the candidates in the run-off — the highest percentage of any district in the country.

Election 2023

Peronism: Argentina's eternal political mystery

19-10-2023 16:04 Struggling to avoid a historic reverse in Sunday’s election, the forces of Peronism are looking to extend their historical dominance of national politics.

INTERVIEW

Luis Petri: 'I don't hear Milei's allies talking about corruption’

09-09-2023 11:03 Luis Petri, vice-presidential candidate for the opposition Juntos por el Cambio coalition, says that "the problem in Argentina is not the caste but corrupt politicians." Mendoza politician details proposals on security and explains why he thinks Sergio Massa won't make it to the run-off.

by Ezequiel Spillman

ANALYSIS

Is it finally time to invest in Argentina, stuck between heaven and hell?

24-06-2023 01:27 From a financial standpoint, Argentina is back in the game. While for years it was considered a global financial pariah, and to a certain extent it still is, investors have sensed opportunity in a country with interesting prospects and massively undervalued assets.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

ELECTION 2023

De Pedro confirms presidential bid with Manzur on ticket

22-06-2023 21:04 Interior Minister ‘Wado’ de Pedro launches bid for presidency, with Tucumán Province Governor Juan Manzur set to be his running-mate.

As I see it

Let them eat abstractions

03-06-2023 06:03 Alberto’s successor had better come up with some appealing slogans and as exciting a narrative as those deployed by his tyrannical friends.

by James Neilson