Coronavirus pandemic City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta tests positive for Covid-19 06-01-2021 18:00 Buenos Aires City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta confirms in tweet that he has tested positive for Covid-19.
BUENOS AIRES CITY Porteños flock to public hearings to oppose Costa Salguero plan 19-12-2020 09:44 More than 7,000 citizens sign up to air views on controversial sale and re-zoning of City-owned land in Costa Salguero. by Federico Poore
CITY PLANNING City officials defend coastal development project, experts divided 19-12-2020 09:37 Several architects and urban planning experts oppose attempt to sell off coastal land despite history of public use; Local authorities defend the move to ‘revitalise’ area. by Federico Poore
REVENUE-SHARING ROW Senate approves bill to slash Buenos Aires City's share of funding 12-12-2020 09:27 City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta vows to take fight to Supreme Court as Senate approves bill to cut Buenos Aires City’s share of federal revenue-sharing funds.
AS I SEE IT Buenos Aires under fire 05-12-2020 10:28 Cristina and her friends hope that by defunding the City government they will force the mayor to cut spending to the bone, which they assume should be enough to turn people against him. by James Neilson
POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC There's only one Maradona - Argentina after the funeral 05-12-2020 10:22 For most of the year, Fernández and Rodríguez Larreta navigated the pandemic together, avoiding confrontation. But that initial congeniality is giving way to confrontation as next year's midterms draw ever closer. by Martín Gambarotta
POLITICAL BREAKDOWN A growing sense of incompetence 05-12-2020 09:58 Public perception has worsened from one where Cristina was calling the shots from the background, to one where no-one is even in control. by Agustino Fontevecchia
THE WEEK What we learned this week: November 28 to December 5 05-12-2020 09:27 Stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina. by Michael Soltys
Revenue-sharing row City mayor rails against 'political attack' as tensions over funding soar 03-12-2020 11:20 Political tensions have surged back to the fore in Argentina after the Chamber of Deputies approved by a 129-118 vote a sharp cut in this city’s federal revenue-sharing funding on Tuesday following a marathon 20-hour session and intense debate.
POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC You better shape up (the Cabinet) 14-11-2020 10:33 President Alberto Fernández is facing questions about the executive performance of his Cabinet and not only from the opposition. by Martín Gambarotta
POLITICAL INSTABILITY On the verge of another nervous breakdown? 14-11-2020 09:16 More of the usual will generate similar outcomes as we’ve seen in the past: stagflation, polarisation, and a growing bureaucracy. It’s time for our political class to take charge of the situation to avert another disaster. by Agustino Fontevecchia
Coronavirus pandemic AMBA moves from 'isolation' to 'distancing'; Fernández talks up vaccine hopes 06-11-2020 21:24 President Alberto Fernández confirms residents in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area will see a loosening of coronavirus restrictions as from next week, while revealing that Argentina hopes to have a vaccine by the end of the year.
POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC Macri rides protest wave 17-10-2020 09:28 Protesting is a right. Trying to figure out the significance of a specific protest is another matter. by Martín Gambarotta
Coronavirus pandemic Fernández puts 14-day restrictions on movement in 18 provinces 10-10-2020 08:28 Government to tighten measures restricting the movement of people in 18 provinces for two weeks, as Covid-19 infections and fatalities continue to break new records.
GUEST VOICE Behind the conflict with the police 12-09-2020 09:43 The reasons for the protest? We can divide them into two main categories: institutional and political. by Andrei Serbin Pont
REVENUE-SHARING ROW Opposition anger at ‘unconstitutional’ federal revenue-sharing move 12-09-2020 09:00 Buenos Aires City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta said the president had chosen “division” over “dialogue.”
Coronavirus pandemic CABA to expand Covid-19 testing to those exposed but asymptomatic 08-09-2020 15:41 Testing will be increased in the City of Buenos Aires to include people who have come in contact with positive cases, even if they are asymptomatic.
ALBERTO & HORACIO Past the point of no return? 05-09-2020 09:26 The early days of the Covid-19 outbreak generated unparalleled collaboration between Frente de Todos and Juntos por el Cambio. Are we past the point of no return? by Agustino Fontevecchia
URBAN PLANNING Buenos Aires adapts tentatively to post-pandemic urban living 05-09-2020 08:29 New public space, pop-up bike lanes and pedestrian-only zones form part of the City's government's plans for the immediate future. But while other global cities are taking bold action during the pandemic, critics say changes in the capital are too few and far between. by Federico Poore
POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC Knocking on the Senate's door 29-08-2020 08:46 Military coups are a thing of the past, but presidents struggling to finish their mandates are not. by Martín Gambarotta
LA GRIETA Argentina’s burnout syndrome 29-08-2020 08:28 The lack of social contact, confinement, and a current state of alert given protracted panic is causing anxiety and cognitively wearing down our population, making the future recovery even more uncertain. by Agustino Fontevecchia
POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC Protest or PRO test? 22-08-2020 10:10 The uproar surrounding the court system reform is another test of the national government's resolve. by Martín Gambarotta
ALBERTO & HORACIO Don’t hate the player, hate the game 22-08-2020 09:06 Pundits indicate that both coalitions are suffering from extreme tension, and the real question is how long will the acting leaders of each space last until either their will is dominated by the hawks or the groups balkanise. by Agustino Fontevecchia
FERNÁN QUIRÓS City Health Minister Fernán Quirós polls well as profile rises 22-08-2020 08:39 Fernán Quirós’ star is rising as he leads the response to the coronavirus pandemic in the capital – and City Hall is taking note. by Ezequiel Spillman
CITY GOVERNMENT Virus ‘stabilising at high level,’ warns Rodríguez Larreta 15-08-2020 09:37 Mayor confirms some individual and open-air sports will be authorised from Monday, such as tennis, paddle, golf, horse-riding, rowing and cycling.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC President extends Covid-19 lockdown ‘on same terms’ despite surge in cases 01-08-2020 08:47 ‘Cuarentena sin cambios’ – Lockdown in Buenos Aires metropolitan area extended until August 16, after week of record numbers of cases and fatalities.
Coronavirus pandemic Government halts easing of virus lockdown for at least two weeks 31-07-2020 19:00 Officials decide to delay move to further ease confinement measures for at least two more weeks due to the high number of Covid-19 infections and for fear that the health system might collapse.
Coronavirus pandemic Buenos Aires begins to slowly emerge from virus lockdown 20-07-2020 23:17 Capital begins gradual reopening of activities in a phased scheme running until August 3, including a limited number of industrial, commercial, service and recreational activities.
POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC Coalitions under stress 18-07-2020 08:37 Political rivals are accusing each other of being “haters” – but of course, one person's hater is another person's hero. The pressure, however, is not just external. by Martín Gambarotta
Coronavirus pandemic 'We will try to return to normal life': Fernández loosens lockdown 17-07-2020 21:45 Amid record Covid-19 surge in cases and fatalities, President Alberto Fernández announces loosening of lockdown restrictions in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area and phased re-opening of activities.
POLARISATION AT WHAT PRICE? Argentina: Great at failing miserably at democracy 11-07-2020 08:19 What level of tolerance to dissent are we willing to accept? And at which point does the discussion about who thinks what shut out the underlying debates we should be having? by Agustino Fontevecchia
POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC The arguing never stops 11-07-2020 08:13 The arguing will never go away. At times it pauses briefly when the public is hit by unsettling news on the coronavirus front, but then, in no time at all, the bickering begins once more. by Martín Gambarotta
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Covid-19 surge lifts number of infections to 94,060 11-07-2020 07:50 Argentina records its highest daily toll yet of 3,367 new cases. Death toll rises to 1,774.
SPECIAL INVESTIGATION ¿Qué pasa entre Alberto y Cristina? 04-07-2020 07:41 Pressure is growing on President Fernández to found his own ‘Albertismo’ movement, while Cristina Fernández de Kirchner sets the pace for both, with infighting channelled through their officials and allies – a tussle most recently exposed by the move on Vicentín.
POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC Metropolitan area blues 04-07-2020 07:29 The display of bipartisan civility, even with disagreements behind the scenes between Buenos Aires City and Province, is now routine. Yet the volatility has not gone away. by Martín Gambarotta
CRISTINA & ALBERTO Is she winning? 27-06-2020 08:23 The major shock to the president’s credibility, though, was the failed expropriation of agro-giant Vicentín. Not only are a lot more people against the measure, but also the sensation that it’s of Cristina’s making, not Alberto’s. by Agustino Fontevecchia
100 DAYS OF QUARANTINE Hibernation time 27-06-2020 08:09 The pandemic is a tremendous challenge for the metropolitan area. Only history will explain the true extent of economic devastation in the region. by Martín Gambarotta
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Fernández tightens AMBA lockdown until July 17 amid virus surge 27-06-2020 07:36 Government cranks up coronavirus lockdown in capital, as Peronist leader calls on citizens in Buenos Aires metropolitan to respect restrictions and ‘return to isolation’ until July 17.
BA CITY & PROVINCE Officials to tighten AMBA lockdown if curve continues to accelerate 23-06-2020 00:29 As officials report new daily high of confirmed cases, Fernández, Kicillof, Rodríguez Larreta meet at Olivos and agree to tighten restrictions in Buenos Aires metropolitan area if curve continues to accelerate.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Covid-19 surge concerns officials, as politicians join sick list 20-06-2020 08:44 Argentina records more than 2,000 infections in a day for first time since crisis began; María Eugenia Vidal tests positive, President Fernández told to limit activity, stay home.
Coronavirus Pandemic Officials debate future of quarantine, likely to limit public transport 15-06-2020 16:10 National, Buenos Aires City and provincial health ministers meet to debate future of quarantine and preventative steps to tackle Covid-19, as officials in Chaco announce return to stricter lockdown in province.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC "Cuarentena protocolizada" – new lockdown rules for BA City, Province 06-06-2020 09:03 Alberto Fernández and Horacio Rodríguez Larreta unveil a new phase of mandatory isolation in the capital, starting Monday, June 8.
argentina Lockdown extended until June 28, with 'two types of quarantine' 05-06-2020 03:15 President Fernández announces extension of lockdown for Buenos Aires metropolitan area and other areas of high Covid-19 contagion, with restrictions lifted and 'mandatory social distancing' introduced for most provinces.
Coronavirus pandemic BA City government studying restart of ‘low-risk activities’ 02-06-2020 19:33 City Hall considering the restart of 'low-risk' activities, but says decision depends on evolution of virus over next few days; Re-opening of some shops and approval for running at night under consideration.
Coronavirus pandemic City government details new restrictions on commerce, transport 26-05-2020 09:40 City government announces new restrictions on commercial activity and shopping, new controls on circulation of people in and out of the capital and closing of 11 train stations.
Coronavirus pandemic Government extends quarantine for 15 more days amid rise in infections 23-05-2020 22:30 President Fernández announces Argentina will extend government's mandatory social isolation until June 7, amid an acceleration in the spread of the new Covid-19 coronavirus.
PANDEMIC POLITICS Buenos Aires versus Buenos Aires 23-05-2020 09:21 Horacio Rodríguez Larreta is under pressure because he needs to control the epidemic in the metropolis. Otherwise his reputation could be tarnished – possibly even ruined. by Martín Gambarotta
Coronavirus pandemic Fernández, Rodríguez Larreta, Kicillof agree 'no margin' to loosen quarantine 21-05-2020 02:10 President, provincial governor and city mayor agree there is "no margin" to further liberalise quarantine measures in Greater Buenos Aires, given current state of affairs.
Lockdown restrictions Children in Buenos Aires finally get nod to leave homes for recreation 11-05-2020 09:27 Buenos Aires City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta announces all kids in the capital can leave their homes for one hour either on Saturdays or Sundays, depending on the final number of their parents' DNI card.
Coronavirus pandemic Lockdown set for extension beyond May 10, with measures eased in some provinces 06-05-2020 16:49 Nationwide lockdown to tackle the spread of the novel Covid-19 coronavirus will be extended by the government beyond the current May 10 expiration date, but some restrictions look set to be lifted in select provinces.