News of politics

‘La ruta del dinero Karina’? Probing the reports of dirty Milei money

Yesterday 10:00 Javier Milei’s government is undergoing its worst crisis yet, with questions and speculation over ‘Cryptogate’ and reports of shady characters wanting cash for access to the President. Behind the La Libertad Avanza leader, there is one person who runs everything related to him: his sister, Karina.

by Juan Luis González

Counterfeiting and cult murder: Family behind Milei memecoin has chequered past

26-02-2025 18:25 Hayden Davis is at centre of presidential scandal; His family has a chequered past involving rime, prison, fake identities and even a polygamist cult.

Alberto Fernández: ‘Milei has the problem of being completely dogmatic’

23-02-2025 06:08 In the final part of a feature interview, former president Alberto Fernández discusses the insurance corruption allegations he faces in the courts, President Javier Milei, Peronism and his relationship with Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

La $Libra no avanza

22-02-2025 06:05 There can be no excuse for a President turning into an influencer for such a risky venture. A trained economist should always check the facts before reaching conclusions.

Investigation to probe Milei’s conduct over 'cryptogate'

17-02-2025 15:34 Judge María Servini assigned probe into President’s conduct in launch of ‘$LIBRA’ cryptocurrency; Government announces its own investigation into scandal.

Alberto Fernández: ‘Fabiola has not grasped the dimensions of what she is saying’

15-02-2025 06:00 In the first half of a two-part interview, former president Alberto Fernández addresses the gender violence and psychological mistreatment allegations made against him by his ex-partner Fabiola Yáñez.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

Can Kicillof break the spell?

08-02-2025 06:11 If the current political trajectory stands, Kicillof would face an uphill battle … but Argentina has shown in recent years that "impossible" is not in the local political dictionary.

by Marcelo J. García

Milei the copycat

08-02-2025 06:06 Pegging Argentina’s foreign policy to the United States is a risky strategy.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Milei accuses Fernández de Kirchner in pension fraud row

04-02-2025 18:10 Human Capital Ministry, through ANSES social security agency, accuses ex-president of fraud in row over pension payments and her residence in Argentina’s south. State reveals Cristina Fernández de Kirchner receives monthly 6.35 million pesos.

Milei government to target state bodies with ‘mega decree’

04-02-2025 16:58 Next stage of President Javeir Milei’s “chainsaw” cuts to state infrastructure could see closure or merger of some 50 government agencies and bodies, according to Casa Rosada source.

From PRO to Cambiemos… to Juntos por el Cambio or Juntos?

01-02-2025 08:56 Milei’s first year in office has indicated the need for the ex-members of Juntos por el Cambio to recover their identity.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

Macri is fighting for his life – he will lose

01-02-2025 08:48 Mauricio Macri is making a desperate attempt to keep his political structure alive — and under his wing.

by Marcelo J. García

Government renews push for 'Ficha Limpia' anti-graft bill

18-01-2025 13:40 President Javier Milei sends so-called 'Clean Record' bill to Congress; If passed, the bill would block former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner from seeking office in 2025 midterms.

Milei's Marxist culture wars

18-01-2025 06:33 The rise of characters such as Donald Trump in the US, and Milei here in Argentina, is directly tied to their level of political incorrectness and they’ve become equally savage in pushing culturally as far as they can in the other direction.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

A decade on, prosecutors conclude Alberto Nisman was killed

10-01-2025 11:22 Eight days before the 10th anniversary of his death, a new report concludes that late special prosecutor Alberto Nisman was killed for investigating alleged cover-up of the perpetrators of AMIA terrorist bombing in 1994.

Macri tells Milei he’s ready to team up for midterms

09-01-2025 21:13 Former president uses social media to respond to head of state’s flirting and tells him PRO is “ready to form a work team with whoever you offer.”

Initial results from Milei’s ‘exam’ for state workers show 96% pass rate

22-12-2024 00:49 Although only 10% of state workers have taken the Milei administration’s new test to date, the good results have led their ATE union to demand employees’ transfer to permanent employment, while calling for ministers, secretaries and directors to be similarly evaluated.

Milei vows to promote nuclear energy in Argentina

21-12-2024 11:37 President vows to install nuclear reactors to power artificial intelligence servers across Argentina.

Geraldo Alckmin, Lula’s rival-turned-vice-president, finds himself in unwanted limelight

19-12-2024 08:17 For decades, he was President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s political rival. Now his boss’s health issues have put Geraldo Alckmin at the centre of questions about Brazil’s future.

The trials that could block Cristina Fernández Kirchner from office

17-12-2024 15:00 The former president and vice-president faces four sets of legal proceedings in the courts; Cristina Fernández de Kirchner must stand trial in the ‘Hotesur-Los Sauces’ case, alongside her son, with other trials relating to the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran and sweeping ‘Cuadernos’ graft trial. ‘Vialidad’ ruling also expected in 2025.