ANALYSING ARGENTINA Will Cristina Fernández de Kirchner attempt a comeback? Yesterday 06:21 As Otto von Bismarck famously said, “politics is the art of the possible.” by Marcelo J. García
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Laughing and crying at the same time Yesterday 05:51 A joker of sorts, Santiago Caputo seems to always be looking for ways to “troll” his audience. One example could be his boss’ recent speech at the United Nations General Assembly, in which multiple paragraphs were “copy-pasted” direct out of an episode of The West Wing. by Agustino Fontevecchia
Marcha Federal Universitaria Milei vetoes law despite huge march in support of state universities 03-10-2024 01:09 President Javier Milei has made good on threats to veto proposed increases to university funding, with the measure made official early Thursday after a day of major student-led protests.
Marcha federal universitaria Milei faces fresh protest in Argentina over cuts to universities 02-10-2024 22:31 Public university staff and students take to streets to protest against Milei’s forthcoming veto of a bill that would raise salaries to compensate for sky-high inflation.
POLITICS & ECONOMY President targets rivals as he confirms he will veto university law 02-10-2024 20:22 President responds to mass demonstration in favour of state universities by confirming he will veto new law; Head of state ramps up rhetoric, namechecking rivals and accusing them of forming “new populist left front.”
US Vice Presidential Debate US VP rivals Vance and Walz face off in civil election debate 02-10-2024 12:55 Democrat Tim Walz and Republican J.D. Vance faced off in a civil vice-presidential debate on Tuesday night, a little over a month before the crunch US election.
POLITICS & ECONOMY Milei promises good times lie ahead at La Libertad Avanza launch rally 29-09-2024 20:18 La Libertad Avanza stages rally in Parque Lezama launching itself as a nationwide party; Karina Milei delivers speech before President Javier Milei assures supporters that "only good news" lies ahead.
Foreign relations & diplomacy VP Villarruel breaks ranks over Argentina-UK agreement 28-09-2024 09:54 Victoria Villarruel, Argentina’s military-loving vice-president, highlights disagreements over new accord and asks if United Kingdom is “playing us for fools”; New agreement between Buenos Aires and London is “contrary to national interest,” supports “occupation” and allows “plundering” of seas, she argues.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Is Milei's star beginning to fade? 28-09-2024 06:55 The first economist to become president in Argentina, he is banking on a rebound that has remained elusive thus far. The risks will only increase until people begin to feel the improvement by Agustino Fontevecchia
BEYOND THE HEADLINES Untidily Crumbling Radicals 28-09-2024 06:05 The Unión Cívica Radical crisis perhaps stems from standing or falling from being the men in the middle in many senses – representing a middle class facing extinction and a middle ground squeezed out by polarisation. by Michael Soltys
POLITICS & ECONOMY Government dismisses responsibility for jump in poverty rate 27-09-2024 19:44 Government officials point finger at “20 years of populism and destruction” after INDEC reveals poverty rate rose to 52.9 percent in the first half of the year.
Politics & Economy Leftist Uruguay presidential candidate pledges to achieve primary fiscal surplus 25-09-2024 18:12 Uruguay’s leading presidential candidate, Yamandu Orsi of the opposition Frente Amplio coalition, says he will aim for primary fiscal surplus by the end of his term if he wins the October election.
POLITICS Francos suggests ‘Peronist sympathies’ behind Pope’s criticism 23-09-2024 14:46 Cabinet Chief Guillermo Francos has hit back at Pope Francis, alleging his “Peronist sympathies” are behind his criticism of President Javier Milei’s government.
POLITICS & THE MEDIA Press freedom in Argentina in the age of Javier Milei 21-09-2024 06:43 Milei, a by-product of the media ecosystem, has taken specific actions to curb press freedom, attacking the industry’s finances and limiting journalists’ access to information. by Agustino Fontevecchia
UNITED STATES ELECTION 2024 US Embassy issues election voting reminder for citizens in Argentina 20-09-2024 06:27 Ambassador Marc Stanley calls on voters to “make sure their vote counts” in voting registration deadline drive. by Cimran Naik
POLITICS, COURTS & ECONOMY National, City government agrees federal revenue-sharing deal 19-09-2024 00:27 After lengthy court battle over ‘coparticipación’ federal revenue-sharing funds, President Javier Milei’s government and City Hall agrees deal to deliver 2.95 percent in daily and weekly payments.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Mixed signals 14-09-2024 06:43 It is clear that Milei and his team have the necessary tools to negotiate, when they want to. But doing so exposes them to caste-like behaviour, which is in turn exposed by their opponents. by Agustino Fontevecchia
EDITORIAL Nobody wins 14-09-2024 06:37 Milei risks his popularity with insensitivity towards pensioners in the name of maintaining a fiscal surplus.
ANALYSING ARGENTINA Javier Milei in the real world of the Lilliputians 14-09-2024 05:51 There may be nothing more “caste” than a group of deputies who vote one way one day and another way a few weeks later. But Milei knows that some elements of the caste are more useful than others, depending on which side of the political equation they fall. by Marcelo J. García
Labour unrest Aviation worker strike affects more than 30,000 passengers 13-09-2024 13:59 A strike by pilots and crew demanding salary increases affected more than 30,000 passengers on Friday, according to Aerolineas Argentínas and unions.
POLITICS & CONGRESS Double blow for Milei: Senate passes university bill, blocks SIDE cash 13-09-2024 11:04 Milei’s cash for spy services blocked as both chambers of Congress block presidential decree for first time since 1994; Senate approves law providing salary increases and boosting budget for universities facing funding “emergency.”
MEDIA ‘Pauta cero'? – No state advertising is a lie that suits Milei 13-09-2024 10:00 President Javier Milei took office vowing not to distribute state advertising to media companies, but the La Libertad Avanza leader has broken his promise. Some 130 billion pesos have been dished out, via state bodies and firms, to friendly outlets. by Franco Lindner
PERU EX-PRESIDENT Peru's deeply divisive former leader dead at 86 12-09-2024 00:26 Polarising ex-Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori has died aged 86 in the nation's capital Lima, family reports.
CONGRESS & POLITICS Clashes outside Congress as lawmakers back Milei veto of pensions hike 11-09-2024 23:31 President’s charming of lawmakers pays off as move to overturn his veto of pension bill fails; At least 12 people injured and four arrested in clashes between demonstrators and security forces.
OBITUARY Alberto Fujimori, authoritarian behind Peru rebound, dies at 86 11-09-2024 22:15 Former president of Peru oversaw the defeat of Maoist terrorists, tamed hyperinflation and continued to loom large over national politics after being imprisoned for his role in killings by death squads.
CONGRESS & POLITICS Milei’s veto prevails as Congress pivots on key bill 11-09-2024 17:06 President Javier Milei’s veto of legislation that would have increased social security spending prevailed Wednesday after government lobbying efforts chipped away at the measure’s support.
CONGRESS & POLITICS Congress debates Milei veto of pensions increase 11-09-2024 13:37 Lawmakers in the lower house open debate on whether to overturn President Javier Milei's veto of a bill to increase pensions, amid heavy security due to a planned protest.
United States Elections 2024 Key takeaways: Harris and Trump ride debate buzz into election sprint 11-09-2024 12:18 Former US president and Republican candidate Donald Trump takes on his rival, veep and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, in first debate of campaign.
EDITORIAL Making public private 07-09-2024 05:55 Not the first contradiction with its self-image but a government calling itself libertarian and seeking to restrict access to public information is really starting to take the biscuit.
ANALYSING ARGENTINA Decisions Milei refuses to make 07-09-2024 05:52 Milei will eventually pay the political price for the decisions he fails to make today. His current popularity, buoyed by the perception that recession is the lesser evil compared to rampant inflation, won’t last forever. by Marcelo J. García
POLITICS & ECONOMY Milei, CFK spat on social media over Argentina’s economic direction 06-09-2024 21:47 Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and Javier Milei play out dispute on social media.
ECONOMY & POLITICS Demonstration against veto of pension reform turns violent 04-09-2024 19:45 Police and security forces clash outside Congress with march in defence of retirees and pensioners; Groups of “pro-dialogue” lawmakers seek backing to overturn Milei veto in lower house in special session next Wednesday.
POLITICS Milei’s move to limit access to public information condemned 04-09-2024 16:52 Milei’s decree limiting access to public information sparks widespread repudiation in Argentina; Executive Branch introduces changes to current legislation including a redefinition of the concept of “public information” that offers greater “protection” for government officials and prevents publication of "working papers."
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Behind the Milei-Jorge Macri deal – and the influence of Mauricio 04-09-2024 12:09 Meetings between President Javier Milei and PRO party chairman Mauricio Macri have served to calm tempers and put an administration which had become entangled back on track. by Pablo Varela
POLITICS & ECONOMY Javier Milei and Jorge Macri seal deal transferring 31 bus lines to City 04-09-2024 12:02 Mayor confirms that there will be no fare increase despite the loss of national subsidies after signing deal formalising transfer control of more than 30 bus lines to Buenos Aires City government.
FOOTBALL & POLITICS AFA calls elections with ‘Chiqui’ Tapia seeking third term 03-09-2024 17:38 Head of Argentine football’s governing body, fresh off the back of World Cup and Copa América triumphs, will seek a third term in October elections; Move comes as President Javier Milei seeks sweeping changes to structure of the national game.
OFFICIAL FORTUNES Official fortunes: New minister’s statement shakes up Milei Cabinet rich list 03-09-2024 12:14 Argentina’s new Deregulation & State Transformation Minister Federico Sturzenegger’s sworn affidavit places him as the fourth-richest member of Javier Milei’s Cabinet. President now ranks seventh on a list topped by Foreign Minister Diana Mondino.
PRESIDENTIAL ASSESSMENT Milei: ‘I am today the most relevant politician on Earth’ – bar Trump 02-09-2024 14:35 Javier Milei has declared himself to be one of the two most important politicians in the world today, naming the other as former US president Donald Trump.
POLITICS & CONGRESS President vetoes pension bill amid congressional tension 02-09-2024 13:45 President vetoes bill that would force Argentina’s government to boost pension payments, laying bare growing tensions between his La Libertad Avanza party and its allies in Congress.
POLITICS & CONGRESS Milei strikes down pension bill forcing government to boost payments 02-09-2024 13:16 President Javier Milei signs decree striking down pension reform bill passed by both houses of Congress; Government begins bid to persuade lawmakers not to overturn veto.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Selling your soul to the devil? 31-08-2024 05:40 Macri and Milei are still feeling each other out, much like heavyweight boxers who dance around each other throwing light jabs for fear of being hit with an uppercut. All of which begs the question, who will stab the other one in the back first? by Agustino Fontevecchia
BEYOND THE HEADLINES When ugly ducklings are black swans 31-08-2024 05:27 How can the libertarian creed possibly have anything in common with the totalitarian model of a military dictatorship? by Michael Soltys
LA LIBERTAD AVANZA IN CRISIS Arrieta jumps ship after leaking bills to free dictatorship criminals 28-08-2024 23:56 Amid controversy within La Libertad Avanza over the visit of pro-government deputies to criminals convicted for crimes against humanity at Ezeiza Prison, national deputy leaks draft bills and decree that aim to force through their release.
STREAMING SOON Milei to launch series about his ‘epic’ rise to Presidency on X 27-08-2024 23:18 President to launch a new six-part series, directed by publicist Santiago Oría, detailing his rise to power on social media in coming weeks.
POLITICS Rodríguez Larreta launches new ‘MAD’ political 'movement' 27-08-2024 15:32 Former Buenos Aires City mayor launches new think tank, pitching the 'Movimiento al Desarrollo' as a sober developmentalist voice in Argentine politics. by James Grainger
ROMANCE BLOOMS FOR PRESIDENT? Milei makes it official: Amalia ‘Yuyito’ González is his new girlfriend 25-08-2024 09:28 President Javier Milei has confirmed that well-known 80s showbiz star Amalia ‘Yuyito’ González is his new partner, confirming the news in a post on Instagram.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Milei the filling in a Macri-CFK sandwich 24-08-2024 05:57 Once again, when it seemed that the government had things under control, chaos erupts onto the scene. by Agustino Fontevecchia
EDITORIAL Tinkering and tailoring the judge and the spy 24-08-2024 05:55 While “Big Brother” espionage would seem to contradict the libertarian creed in general, the nomination of the controversial federal judge Ariel Lijo for the Supreme Court flies in the face of Milei’s electoral crusade against a corrupt “caste.”
BEYOND THE HEADLINES Worthy of their hire? 24-08-2024 05:31 Two other leading issues this past week – the senatorial pay hike and Congress rejection of the 12-digit SIDE intelligence booster. Nothing is black and white but try convincing most people otherwise. by Michael Soltys
OPINION & ANALYSIS Political sewers on the boil 24-08-2024 05:15 Intelligence sectors in conflict threaten to throw the book at each other, exposing shady deals and problematic situations in private lives. by Javier Calvo