POLITICS & ECONOMY Opposition slams government’s plans for peso debt swap 06-03-2023 14:41 Opposition economists slam impending peso debt swap between the government and local banks, saying it will add to the fiscal problems facing next administration in December.
"PINK TIDE" Nicaragua a political headache for Latin American left 24-02-2023 09:40 Spread as they are across the leftist spectrum. Latin American governments have failed to come up with a cohesive response to Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega's move to strip more than 300 critics and political opponents of citizenship.
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.
ELECTIONS 2023 Buenos Aires City Mayor Rodríguez Larreta launches presidential run 23-02-2023 14:51 With less than six months to mandatory primary elections, the fight for the candidacies in Argentina’s two main coalitions is heating up.
HUMAN RIGHTS Argentina willing to grant citizenship to political opposition in Nicaragua 22-02-2023 11:43 Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero says Argentina is willing to grant citizenship to all Nicaraguan political opponents stripped of their nationality by Daniel Ortega's regime, including former vice-president Sergio Ramírez.
POLITICS Cold war between Rodríguez Larreta, Bullrich heats up 16-02-2023 01:33 Two leading PRO party figures – Horacio Rodríguez Larreta and Patricia Bullrich – are immersed in an opinion poll battle as they jostle for position ahead of the August PASO primaries. The City Mayor knows that the typical UCR voter is closer to him, but former security minister is making Radical hardliners her focus. by Ezequiel Spillman
ELECTIONS 2023 UCR gubernatorial candidate triumphs in La Pampa primaries 13-02-2023 23:27 UCR candidate for La Pampa Province governor Martín Berhongaray sees off PRO rival Martín Maquieyra in Juntos por el Cambio gubernatorial battle; opposition coalition only party to decide its candidate in low turnout primaries, first electoral challenge of the year.
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Gerardo Morales: ‘Kirchnerism has to understand that its time is up’ 10-02-2023 21:00 Radical party chair and Governor of Jujuy Province on the lithium industry, 2023 candidates, presidential ambitions and why Kirchnerism and Peronism must step aside. by Jorge Fontevecchia
POLITICAL ANALYSIS Secret pacts between Massa & Alberto and Macri & Rodríguez Larreta 28-01-2023 01:19 Have the tables turned on Cristina Fernández de Kirchner? Public and private information indicates that Alberto Fernández and Sergio Massa have an explicit agreement regarding the 2023 presidential election. by Agustino Fontevecchia
MADURO SKIPS CELAC ‘Democracy has won!’ – Opposition celebrates as Maduro’s skips summit 27-01-2023 13:28 Venezuelan leader pulls out of CELAC summit in Buenos Aires, blaming “the US Embassy with the rats of Macrismo, Patricia Bullrich and the judicial party” for his absence; PRO party figures link absence to drug-trafficking probe.
CLAMPDOWN IN NICARAGUA Nicaragua stops travellers bringing cameras and video cameras into country 26-01-2023 13:43 Daniel Ortega's government has restricted the entry of photographic and video cameras into the country, as well as lenses, lights and accessories for recording images and sound.
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Horacio Rodríguez Larreta: ‘I do not see any clear government plan to lower inflation’ 20-01-2023 12:53 Buenos Aires City Mayor and likely 2023 presidential hopeful Horacio Rodríguez Larreta on the Supreme Court’s federal revenue-sharing ruling, next year’s election and developments from the last 12 months. by Jorge Fontevecchia
DOMESTIC REACTION Opposition uses Brazil crisis to point finger at Alberto Fernández 13-01-2023 01:12 Politicians on both sides of the aisle use last weekend's turmoil in Brasilia to raise the spectre of unrest in Argentina this electoral year.
Politics in Venezuela Maduro '100% defeatable' says Venezuela opposition leader Guaidó 10-01-2023 17:32 Venezuela's opposition replaced Juan Guaido as the head of a foreign-backed parallel congress, hammering the final nail in the coffin of his "interim government." Despite the setback, he says he's confident Nicolás Maduro can be defeated at the ballot box.
Politics in Venezuela Venezuelan opposition dissolves Guaido's 'interim government' 31-12-2022 09:08 Venezuelan opposition on Friday dissolved the "interim government" led by Juan Guaidó, once the popular and internationally recognized face of the drive to oust leftist leader Nicolas Maduro.
Political crisis in Venezuela Decision on future of Venezuela's opposition 'government' postponed 29-12-2022 14:14 Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó puts off decision on whether his "interim government" should be dissolved.
ARREST IN BOLIVIA Bolivia charges key opposition leader Camacho with 'terrorism,' says government 28-12-2022 19:10 Bolivian opposition leader Luis Fernando Camacho, governor of the Santa Cruz region, arrested by the police on orders of a prosecutor.
Bloomberg Argentina must avoid ‘hot money’ pitfall, top economist says 28-12-2022 18:17 Influential Carlos Melconian details recommendations he is drafting for a more business-friendly government to enact following the 2023 elections.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Reset 13-12-2022 15:20 In May 2019, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner announced in a video that she was choosing Alberto Fernández as the Frente de Todos presidential candidate. Last week, she excluded herself from any candidacy in next year’s elections, once again shaking up the political status quo. by Jorge Fontevecchia
CABINET FOR CRISTINA Cabinet ministers accuse opposition of judicial ‘prostitution’ 01-12-2022 01:15 Interior Minister Eduardo ‘Wado’ de Pedro accuses opposition Juntos por el Cambio coalition of having corrupt ties with the Judiciary, comparing them to prostitution.
CRISIS IN VENEZUELA Maduro administration to resume talks with Venezuelan opposition 24-11-2022 01:27 Negotiations between the two sides last took place in October 2021 in Mexico, and international efforts have mounted in recent months to get the talks back on track.
Politics Soledad Acuña: 'I could be the first woman to govern the City' 17-11-2022 01:49 City Education Minister Soledad Acuña has placed her hat in the mayoral ring of Juntos por el Cambio for next year’s elections.
Politics Opposition infighting over mayoral succession raises stakes in City 17-11-2022 01:47 Jorge Macri is notching up adherents among mayors, seeking political volume with Waldo Wolff, while Soledad Acuña has come out with her intentions to compete. Fernán Quirós waits while the Mayor encourages Emmanuel Ferrario to toss his hat in the ring. Martín Lousteau’s strategy and the internal conflict between Roberto García Moritán and Ricardo López Murphy — an unfolding tussle. by Ezequiel Spillman
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Patricia Bullrich: ‘Alberto Fernández, after the role he has played, cannot run again’ 12-11-2022 07:24 PRO party chair and 2023 presidential hopeful on candidacies, Mauricio Macri’s role moving forward and the failed attack on Cristina Fernández de Kirchner. by Jorge Fontevecchia
Politics Eliminating the primaries: Cristina & Alberto’s new face-off 05-11-2022 06:50 The debate regarding the suspension of Argentina’s controversial PASO primaries is dictated by the personal interests of the involved parties. by Agustino Fontevecchia
Politics Opposition infighting hits new peak as leaders admit to ‘tensions’ 03-11-2022 23:57 Argentina’s main opposition coalition, Juntos por el Cambio, gripped anew by internal tensions as two of its likely presidential candidates clash.
INTERVIEW María Eugenia Vidal: ‘Opposition has to compete in a PASO without hostility’ 01-11-2022 12:22 National deputy and former Buenos Aires Province governor on her presidential ambitions, relations with key opposition leaders and why libertarian lawmakers should have helped avoid a tax hike. by Ezequiel Spillman
POLITICS / ANALYSIS The hypocrisy of calling for consensus in an era of polarisation 29-10-2022 06:00 The distance between what politicians say in public and their actions is incredibly large, and it’s not clear whether this is a prerequisite or a consequence of the profession. by Agustino Fontevecchia
POLITICS ‘Plan M’: Ratify leadership, promote competition and delay definitions 28-10-2022 14:28 Mauricio Macri has yet to answer whether he intends to run for a return to the presidency, a question he plans to resolve between next March and April. Meanwhile, he will continue encouraging competition while seeking to position himself as the leader insisting on the need to underwrite change. by Gabriel Ziblat
FORMER PRESIDENT'S NEW BOOK Macri calls for unity but gives little away at book launch 25-10-2022 15:55 Potential 2023 candidates are the talk of the town as top names from the opposition Juntos por el Cambio coalition turn out in large numbers at La Rural for the launch of former president Mauricio Macri’s new book, ‘Para Qué.’
NEW POLL Survey: Almost one-third would prefer 'a new political party' in 2023 24-10-2022 15:49 Almost a third of the people want a new political party to represent them, rejecting both Juntos por el Cambio and Frente de Todos, new survey by Cristian Solmoirago reveals. by Gabriel Irungaray
Bloomberg Argentina must aim to let the peso float, says Rodríguez Larreta 21-10-2022 14:04 Buenos Aires City Mayor Rodriguez Larreta speaks in an interview; Opposition leader says economic strategy needs political accord first.
Opposition X-ray Juntos now has more infighting within parties than between allies 21-10-2022 09:06 Radicals and PRO showing more tension between party colleagues than alliance partners. Meetings, whether public or secret, are drawing attention. by Gabriel Ziblat
CABINET RESHUFFLE President reshuffles his pack with ‘militant women’ 14-10-2022 09:23 Raquel Olmos takes on Labour portfolio, Victoria Tolosa Paz to helm Social Development Ministry, Ayelén Mazzina becomes Women, Gender & Diversity minister.
POLITICS Macri says he’s not registered to run in 2023 14-10-2022 08:38 Former president and PRO leader indicates he has no intention of running for Argentina’s top office in next year’s federal election.
BRAZIL ELECTION 2022 Fernández congratulates 'dear' Lula for Brazil election 'victory' 03-10-2022 13:15 President Alberto Fernández congratulates ex-Brazil president on his "victory in the first round."
POLITICS No approach yet but long-shot CFK-Macri summit still a possibility 20-09-2022 15:20 Argentina’s Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner recognises that were she to sit down with anybody from the opposition, it would be with the ex-president, whom she considers is the true boss of Juntos por el Cambio. Mauricio Macri would agree to the meeting but believes that Cristina must make the invitation.
POLITICS President Fernández condemns death threats against Mauricio Macri 10-09-2022 11:49 President Alberto Fernández condemns death threats made against his predecessor in office, opposition leader Mauricio Macri.
argentina Call for ‘hate speech’ law divides government and galvanises opposition 09-09-2022 11:22 Ruling coalition U-turns on proposal after INADI anti-discrimination institute Director Victoria Donda demands introduction of ‘hate speech’ law in wake of attack on vice-president. by Sam Forster, for the Buenos Aires Times
Politics Political unity remains elusive despite failed attack on vice-president 04-09-2022 09:30 Lawmakers in the lower house Chamber of Deputies meet to condemn failed shooting attack on Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, but signs of unity in the wake of the shocking event are few and far between.
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Eduardo Levy Yeyati: ‘Devaluation is political kryptonite’ 02-09-2022 12:00 Economist, public policy specialist and dean of the Government School of Torcuato Di Tella University Eduardo Levy Yeyati on the challenges facing Sergio Massa and Argentina’s economy. by Jorge Fontevecchia
DEMONSTRATIONS ACROSS ARGENTINA Tensions soar as riot police clash with pro-CFK demonstrators in Recoleta 28-08-2022 09:15 Demonstrations in support of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner take place across Argentina, with clashes between activists and police at their epicentre in the wealthy City neighbourhood of Recoleta; Vice-president accuses opposition of wanting to "exterminate Peronism" in speech to supporters.
POLITICS Elisa Carrió's attacks expose rift among opposition coalition leaders 11-08-2022 10:46 Veteran opposition leader ‘Lilita’ once again sparks controversy, this time with comments slamming several PRO and Radical leaders; PRO leader Patricia Bullrich pushes back, declaring “the impunity of the word has to end."
EDUCATION ROW City Hall bans use of inclusive language in Buenos Aires' schools 10-06-2022 17:22 Buenos Aires City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta has banned the use of inclusive Spanish language in schools across the capital; Critics push back against measure.
'BULLRICHMANIA' 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
POLITICS Opposition, libertarians assess TV star Viviana Canosa’s political ambitions 03-06-2022 11:11 Juntos por el Cambio recently included the outspoken TV star in their opinion polls; Javier Milei’s people also want her but she has turned them down. Does Viviana Canosa have future plans in politics? by Rodis Recalt
POLITICS Of white collar criminals and pissing off Peronists: the Macri card 03-06-2022 10:50 Once again we are witnessing the presidential campaign strategies in full swing. by Agustino Fontevecchia
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Hernán Lacunza: 'The healthy antidote for avoiding capital flight is confidence' 03-06-2022 10:27 Former economy minister Hernán Lacunza on the IMF debt agreement, eyeing short-term fetishes instead of solutions and capital flight. by Jorge Fontevecchia
POLITICS & ECONOMY Can’t see the forest for the trees 21-05-2022 06:01 The internal struggles between Alberto and Cristina, along with the rift with the opposition, trivialise the issue of export duties and other much needed reforms that would allow Argentina to unlock its potential. by Agustino Fontevecchia
Paradigm shifts Fear, uncertainty, doubt 14-05-2022 00:01 A paradigm shift for Argentina, global geopolitics, and cryptocurrencies. by Agustino Fontevecchia