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Argentina is running out of cash to stave off devaluation

02-08-2022 18:10 Argentina teeters on the precipice of severe financial crisis. Peso devaluation looms, with potential for hyperinflation.

‘Super’ economy minister faces mounting crisis ahead

01-08-2022 14:10 Following days of uncertainty during the absence of then Economy Minister Silvina Batakis in Washington, the cabinet changes under study by President Alberto Fernández since midweek started falling into place soon after her return Thursday with Congress Speaker Sergio Massa the new “super-minister.”

Navy reservist Penny Mordaunt looks to cap rise through Conservative ranks

14-07-2022 21:43 If she were to win the Tory leadership race and become Britain's next prime minister, it would cap a remarkable rise for Penny Mordaunt.

Sunak heads race to become UK PM as Tories trim candidates

14-07-2022 13:55 The race to replace Boris Johnson as Conservative leader and Britain's prime minister is down to five candidates after the second round of voting among Tory MPs on Thursday.

Paris Club requires Argentina stick to IMF deal to rework debt

07-07-2022 14:20 Paris Club group of wealthy creditors says government must give assurances that it will comply with IMF deal if talks over restructuring of debt are to continue.

The front-runners to replace Boris Johnson as Britain's next PM

07-07-2022 13:14 Ben Wallace, Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt lead the early betting as punters place wagers over the identity of Britain's next leader.

‘Silvina the Greek’: minister with political profile becomes consensus pick

06-07-2022 16:12 With a political profile located on the left wing of the ruling coalition, economist Silvina Batakis emerged as the consensus figure to lead the Economy Ministry.

Top ministers turn on UK's scandal-tainted PM Boris Johnson

05-07-2022 22:05 Boris Johnson's tenure as prime minister in doubt after two key Cabinet ministers quit, saying they can no longer tolerate the culture of scandal surrounding him.

Markets react negatively to change of economy minister

04-07-2022 17:30 The peso depreciated sharply against the dollar in the informal market on Monday as investors reacted to the appointment of Silvina Batakis as economy minister.

Analysts: Argentina's IMF deal at risk with new economy minister

04-07-2022 15:08 Analysts say Argentina's US$44-billion programme with the International Monetary Fund may be in jeopardy after President Alberto Fernández chose leftist economist Silvina Batakis as the country's new economy minister.

Cristina achieves her goal: sacking Alberto's economic team

03-07-2022 09:41 In recent weeks, the pressure bearing down on Martín Guzmán had intensified – both from the markets and from the Kirchnerite wing of the government.

Argentines seek hedging in crypto after minister resigns

02-07-2022 22:59 Moves on crypto markets could indicate unease over the growing rift within the ruling coalition and concern over the government’s ability to tackle rising inflation and other economic challenges.   

Eduardo ‘Wado’ de Pedro: ‘Talking of candidacies today is a lack of respect to society’

10-06-2022 17:00 Interior Minister Eduardo ‘Wado’ de Pedro on running for the Presidency, stuttering and bullying and the future of La Cámpora and Frente de Todos.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

With Macri watching on, Bullrich outlines presidential ambitions

08-06-2022 15:53 Patricia Bullrich outlines her vision of Argentina’s future and shows off the key figures behind her 2023 bid for the Casa Rosada.

by Gabriel Ziblat

UK Prime Minister Johnson defies calls to quit over lockdown-breaking parties

25-05-2022 15:53 UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson defiantly rejected calls to resign after an internal inquiry Wednesday found he presided over a culture of lockdown-breaking parties that ran late into the night and even featured a drunken fight among staff.

Macron appoints France's first female prime minister in three decades

16-05-2022 16:29 Emmanuel Macron names Elisabeth Borne as prime minister, the first woman to head the French government in over 30 years, following outgoing premier Jean Castex's resignation.

Postponement of Paris Club debt payment gives breathing room

23-03-2022 15:39 Argentina's government has secured an extension of an agreement with the Paris Club group of rich nations that allows it to postpone an imminent payment of about US$2 billion.

Argentina extends Paris Club talks over US$2 billion to June 30

23-03-2022 14:02 Argentina reaches an agreement Tuesday with a group of wealthy nations known as the Paris Club to finalise by June 30 a repayment programme on US$2 billion of debt. 

Jaime Perczyk: ‘The prime educational policy is economic policy’

18-02-2022 22:00 Education Minister Jaime Perczyk on the importance of classroom attendance, the pandemic’s impact on learning and the make-up of Argentina’s education system.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

Peru's president swears in new cabinet – his fourth in six months

09-02-2022 17:00 Peru's leftist President Pedro Castillo on Tuesday appointed a new cabinet, the fourth since he came to power six months ago, including replacing a prime minister who lasted just three days in office.