ABORTION BILL Senate gears up for Tuesday’s historic abortion bill vote 26-12-2020 10:57 Government-backed bill clears committee stage, but its fate remains uncertain. Spotlight falls on handful of senators who could sway its approval.
MARADONA & POLITICS Maradona, a Peronist with a high political profile 28-11-2020 08:46 No fan of Mauricio Macri, Diego Maradona did not shy away from expressing his political views. A self-declared Peronist and fan of left-wing Latin American leaders, he famously viewed Fidel Castro as a hero.
OBITUARY: DIEGO MARADONA (1960-2020) Maradona: the icon who lead Argentina to glory 28-11-2020 08:41 Diego Maradona was arguably the greatest football player ever. Despite his flaws and demons, he was worshiped in Argentina.
EDITORIAL November’s sky is chill and drear 21-11-2020 10:51 With the government falling into line with the quarantine fatigue felt by much of the nation, a vacuum has opened up in the public agenda. There was already plenty of jostling last week to fill it – from both wings of the coalition government.
POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC Allies not speaking to each other 21-11-2020 10:33 Coalitions are made up of political parties, but essentially they are about people interacting. Political parties can be difficult – and so can people. by Martín Gambarotta
RECKLESSNESS Cristina, Macri and Alberto - all of them took on debt 21-11-2020 08:38 Everyone loves to play the blame game, but let’s get one thing straight for the record: former presidents Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and Mauricio Macri both took on debt – and so has Alberto Fernández. by Agustino Fontevecchia
US ELECTION 2020 Ties that bind or blind: a brief history of US-Argentine relations 31-10-2020 10:31 Formal bilateral ties date back to January 27, 1823 – predating the Monroe Doctrine by over 10 months and long before Argentina was called Argentina. by Michael Soltys
POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC Peronism tries to strike back 24-10-2020 08:52 On October 17, the national government tried to regain the initiative. To some observers, Loyalty Day came and passed with some subtle but notable observations. by Martín Gambarotta
OCTOBER 17 ANNIVERSARY Fernández vows to put Argentina ‘back on its feet’ in Peronist loyalty day speech 19-10-2020 16:24 President Alberto Fernández told his political backers and supporters on Saturday that he wants to rid Argentina of “hatred” and put the country “back on its feet.”
PERONIST LOYALTY DAY Peronistas vs Camporistas 17-10-2020 08:44 Ahead of today’s historic 75th Peronist Loyalty Day, the movement’s various strands seem more concerned with jostling for space than making the most of a historic opportunity to overcome polarisation. by Gustavo González
PERONIST LOYALTY DAY Frente de Todos infighting as Alberto prepares to chair the PJ 17-10-2020 08:38 Today, on Peronist Loyalty Day, Alberto Fernández will be offered the chairmanship of the Partido Justicialista, in a bid to boost his presidency. Unity, however, may not last long, with infighting a problem for his Frente de Todos coalition. by Rosario Ayerdi
Bloomberg Cracks surface in Argentina’s ruling coalition as crisis deepens 16-10-2020 11:13 Multiple rifts between different factions within Alberto Fernández's Frente de Todos coalition are coming to light, including including the president's more centrist bloc and the far-left supporters of powerful Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.
LA GRIETA Macri: Peronism has been 'kidnapped' by CFK for more than a decade 13-10-2020 11:27 “Peronism has been kidnapped by Cristina Fernández de Kirchner for more than 10 years and co-opted by irrationality, charges former president in first major interview since leaving office.
Former president Macri 'breaks silence' to launch fierce attack on Fernández 13-09-2020 23:52 Former president pens column for La Nación, accusing Peronist leader of leading a “systematic and permanent attack” on Constitution.
PERIODISMO PURO | INTERVIEW Santiago Cafiero: ‘Macri sought to blame Argentine society for his own failures.’ 12-09-2020 08:46 In a feature-length interview, Cabinet Chief Santiago Cafiero discusses Peronism past and present, the opposition, and what lies ahead for Argentina in the next two years. by Jorge Fontevecchia
AS I SEE IT Down with development 05-09-2020 09:39 Alberto and the people surrounding him are determined to solve the country’s socioeconomic problems by levelling down, taking as much as they can from the more productive parts of society and giving it to the millions who rely on handouts. by James Neilson
Presidential agenda Fernández to reboot government's agenda with new announcements 31-08-2020 10:04 President seeks to push agenda beyond the immediate challenges of virus pandemic, with government planning series of announcements related to the economy, debt talks and security.
SINO-ARGENTINE RELATIONS Argentina’s ties with China deepen under Fernández 22-08-2020 08:27 Peronist leader leads charge to develop ties with Asian giant, which is now Argentina’s largest trading partner. Trip to Shanghai pencilled in for early November, with business, the pandemic and pork topping the agenda. by Juan Luis González
SINO-ARGENTINE RELATIONS Alberto Fernández planning 'strategic trip' to China in November 19-08-2020 22:44 Peronist leader eyeing potential trip to Asian powerhouse in November. Multi-billion-dollar agreements and the coronavirus pandemic lead agenda for talks with Argentina's leading trade partner. by Juan Luis González
POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC Justice (reform) for all 01-08-2020 10:04 The judicial reform bill will truly test the ruling coalition's capacity for the first time since President Fernández took office late last year. by Martín Gambarotta
JUDICIAL REFORM ‘Cristina’s hand is behind it’ – Opposition slams judicial reform bill 01-08-2020 08:41 Opposition supporters expressed their dismay on Wednesday night in a 'cacerolazo' pot-banging process in Buenos Aires City and other cities nationwide.
AS I SEE IT Alberto, Cristina and a sinking economy 25-07-2020 09:45 Macri’s experience suggests that Alberto’s chances of convincing the moneymen that it would be in their interest to lend Argentina a hand right now are close to zero. by James Neilson
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
POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC Lockdown: complainers will complain 30-05-2020 09:16 The debt drama will escalate if the talks fail to make progress and some bondholders decide to accelerate the situation, which could see them eventually taking the republic to court in the middle of a pandemic that is crippling for the economy. by Martín Gambarotta
cacerolazo Noisy pot-banging protest rejects release of prisoners during pandemic 30-04-2020 23:17 Pot-banging returned to the streets of Buenos Aires on Thursday evening, as angry citizens staged a cacerolazo protest to reject the release of inmates from prison among the coronavirus pandemic.
CADENA NACIONAL Fernández announces measures to contain spread of coronavirus 13-03-2020 02:00 Fernández declares health emergency and all flights from Europe, the United States, Japan, South Korea, China and Iran suspended for 30 days; 14 days isolation ordered for 'at risk' citizens.
SPEECH TO CONGRESS Fernández vows to send abortion bill to Congress ‘in next 10 days’ 01-03-2020 23:42 Peronist president says he will seek to legalise abortion, reform the Judiciary and make Argentina’s debt burden sustainable, as he opens new sessions in Congress.
AS I SEE IT Groundhog Day all over again 15-02-2020 11:17 Argentina’s many economic problems have less to do with greedy speculators, whether local or foreign, than with the corporatist model Juan Domingo Perón consolidated almost three-quarters of a century ago. by James Neilson
POPE & THE PRESIDENT President Fernández meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican 31-01-2020 10:08 President and pontiff speak for about 45 minutes in Francis' private library, as Frente de Todos leader's first stop on European tour.
BLOOMBERG – ANALYSIS Fernández secures sweeping powers to conduct debt talks 22-12-2019 22:29 President will now have more authority to negotiate with creditors, raise worker salaries and hike taxes. Government secured passage with concessions including lower export taxes on oil, gas and mining, and tax relief for small farmers.
PLAZA DE MAYO Peronists usher in new era with party for the people 14-12-2019 11:06 Thousands gathered for music and celebration on inauguration, enduring sweltering heat to hear the first words from President Alberto Fernandez. by Carly Graf
INAUGURATION Trump's envoy skips inauguration over presence of Maduro minister 11-12-2019 08:53 Top adviser Mauricio Claver-Carone flew to Buenos Aires – but decided not to attend Alberto Fernández’s inauguration after learning that a minister from Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro would be attending.
Transition 2019 Santiago Cafiero: 'Cristina isn't a conventional vice-president' 10-12-2019 12:57 Hours before Alberto Fernández was sworn-in as president on Tuesday, his future Cabinet chief said in an interview that the former president would shape the vice-presidential role to her attributes.
Transition 2019 D-day arrives for Alberto Fernández as he takes office in Argentina 10-12-2019 10:33 Once low-profile politician assumes the presidency Tuesday with Cristina Fernández de Kirchner as his vice-president – a fact almost unthinkable a decade ago.
TRANSITION 2019 Alberto Fernández faces challenge navigating Peronist power struggle 07-12-2019 09:47 Analysts eagerly watch on as former Cabinet chief takes office, with Cristina Fernández de Kirchner as his vice-president. by Carly Graf
CABINET Felipe Solá will be foreign minister, confirms Alberto Fernández 05-12-2019 16:17 President-elect also confirms that former presidential candidate and ex-Buenos Aires Province governor Daniel Scioli will serve as his ambassador to Brazil.
Transition 2019 José Mayans tapped to lead unified Peronist caucus in Senate 03-12-2019 17:50 Sources say the longtime member of the Justicialist Party was selected after negotiations between governors and vice president-elect Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.
Transition of Power Talks over Cabinet down to three posts: security, transport, economy 01-12-2019 21:20 Less than five days out from Alberto Fernández's December 6 deadline for announcing his Cabinet, at least three key posts remain unfulfilled. Who will head the security, economy and transport portfolios? by Rosario Ayerdi
TRANSITION 2019 Fernández struggles to counter narrative that Cristina will be in charge 11-11-2019 16:43 Alberto Fernández is Argentina's next president. But before even taking charge he is battling claims that he is just a puppet for ex-president Cristina Kirchner.
UPROAR AT REMARKS Flybondi founder sparks controversy by describing Peronism as 'a cancer' 06-11-2019 18:00 Low-cost airline asks founder Julian Cook to resign from position on board, after he described Peronism as "a cancer that has destroyed Argentina little-by-little for decades."
BLOOMBERG - OPINION Eduardo Levy-Yeyati: Argentina's narrow path to common ground 01-11-2019 07:30 Economist and author Eduardo Levy-Yeyati says Alberto Fernández has a chance to fix Argentina's deep-seated economic problems — if he acts quickly.
signs from Washington US tells Fernández it expects him to 'uphold commitments' in IMF deal 31-10-2019 09:56 US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin tells incoming government that Washington expects Argentina to uphold its commitments laid out in IMF loan package.
ELECTION 2019 Return of Peronism raises hopes – and expectations – among downtrodden 30-10-2019 17:49 Sunday's election result has created expectations among segments of poor, low-wage workers and excluded groups of better times ahead. But will rolling back the Macri adminstration's austerity measures be as simple as it sounds?
Election 2019 Fernàndez: We want to end the suffering for all Argentines, for once and for all 28-10-2019 09:48 President-elect confirms he will meet with outgoing leader Mauricio Macri at La Casa Rosada Monday morning.
Election 2019 Peronists expect return to power in polarised election 25-10-2019 20:26 Citizens await results of approaching presidential election in the midst of an economic crisis, including rising rates of poverty and inflation. Potential leftist win could mark a significant departure from trend of increasing conservative governments in the region.
Election 2019 Frente de Todos close campaigns with call to end 'historic cycle' of neoliberalism 25-10-2019 19:45 Alberto Fernández and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner draws Peronists onto streets of Mar del Plata just days before the election, evoking memories of the Kirchnerite era and proclaiming the presidential nominee's vital role, past and present, in the revival of a progressive political agenda.
PROFILE Behind Alberto Fernández's rise to the top of Argentine politics 24-10-2019 10:29 Presidential frontrunner left government with a reputation as a skilled negotiator operating largely out of sight of the public — and a festering rift with Cristina Fernández de Kirchner. Now, reconciled and reunited with the former president, he's taking centre-stage.
AGRICULTURE Farmers fear impact of a Peronist victory in election 24-10-2019 09:38 After a record harvest, farmers are fearful of a Peronist victory on Sunday and their subsequent policies, yet also disappointed in President Mauricio Macri and his government.
ELECTION 2019 'Fernández-Fernández' ticket makes rare joint appearance in La Pampa 18-10-2019 07:30 Alberto Fernández and his running-mate, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, who head the Frente de Todos ticket, mark Peronist loyalty day with only their third joint appearance of election campaign.
ELECTION 2019 Embattled farmers eye presidential vote with apprehension 16-10-2019 19:38 Farmers are bracing for the possible return of interventionist policies if the Peronist ticket headed by Alberto Fernández and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner wins the October 27 ballot.