News of presidential vote

ELECTIONS 2023 – ANALYSIS

Into the unknown

20-11-2023 16:44 The emergence of an anti-political outsider and redrawing the map of the political scenario on yet uncertain bases – those are the first conclusions left by the consecration of Javier Milei.

by Walter Curia

ELECTION 2023

Which of Argentina’s presidential candidates won the prison vote?

31-10-2023 14:28 Electoral roll for incarcerated population reveals that more than 25,000 prisoners cast a vote in the October 22 presidential election, with Sergio Massa receiving almost 72%.

ELECTION 2023

A major upset and uncertainty: Argentina heads to run-off

23-10-2023 17:45 A polarising run-off lies ahead for Argentina – Economy Minister Sergio Massa against his polar opposite, wild-haired libertarian Javier Milei.

Election 2023: Reaction

Emotional Patricia Bullrich slams 'populism' as concedes defeat

22-10-2023 23:13 Patricia Bullrich acknowledges defeat in Argentina's presidential election but says Juntos por el Cambio is stronger than an electoral loss.

ELECTION 2023 RESULTS

Massa overturns odds in election, will face Milei in November run-off

22-10-2023 21:18 With 76% of polling stations reporting, Sergio Massa leads the race for the Presidency with 35.9% of the vote; Javier Milei set to join him in run-off after taking 30.5%; Bullrich all but out with just 23%.

ELECTION 2023

Exit polls forecast presidential run-off as polling stations close in Argentina

22-10-2023 18:11 Argentines nationwide headed to the polls Sunday to pick a president they will trust with the urgent mission to pull the economy from the brink of disaster.

Election 2023

Voting underway as polling stations open across Argentina

22-10-2023 09:25 Argentina's polling stations nationwide open doors to voters for crunch election; Some 35.8 million voters are eligible to cast their ballots on election day but must do so before 6pm.

EDITORIAL

Tomorrow never knows

21-10-2023 05:46 Tomorrow is the time to go beyond day-day thinking and ponder the next four years.

ELECTION 2023: PREVIEW

Argentina prepares to step into the unknown

20-10-2023 07:28 Nation heads to the polls for a crucial election that will define the country’s immediate and economic future. One thing’s for certain, it certainly won’t be boring.

by James Grainger

Profile: Ecuador's next president

Daniel Noboa, banana empire heir to Ecuador's youngest president

16-10-2023 10:18 Voted in as Ecuador's youngest-ever president-elect, Daniel Noboa vowed Sunday after his election win to work to "restore peace" to the country in the grips of a bloody drug gang war.

ELECTION 2023

Candidates go on attack in lively second presidential debate

08-10-2023 22:00 Sparks fly in as Massa and Bullrich go on offensive; Milei asks voters to reject same well-trodden path; Bregman plays to base as Schiaretti pitches federal route to prosperity.

by James Grainger

The Insaurralde affair

The caste in all its glory

07-10-2023 06:18 The 'Yachtgate' scandal connects directly with the ‘Chocolate’ case, which apparently ropes in the whole of the political underworld of the Province of Buenos Aires, including associates related to Massa, Unión por la Patria and Juntos por el Cambio. And what about Milei?

by Agustino Fontevecchia

BILATERAL RELATIONS

Uruguay ex-presidents express concern over ‘unpredictable’ Milei

29-08-2023 15:58 Former Uruguay presidents Julio María Sanguinetti and José Mujica express concern over possibility of "unpredictable" Javier Milei winning Argentina's October election; Colombian President Gustavo Petro compares libertarian's rhetoric to that of Adolf Hitler.

Election in Ecuador

Polar opposite candidates set to vie for Ecuador presidency

21-08-2023 09:24 Ecuador election heads for a second-round showdown that will pit leftist frontrunner Luisa González against Daniel Noboa, the conservative son of one of the country's richest men.

Election in Ecuador

Ecuador heads to presidential run-off pitting left against right

21-08-2023 09:16 Luisa González, a lawyer close to divisive former leader Rafael Correa, emerges as frontrunner after Ecuador presidential election; She will face Daniel Noboa in a second-round showdown in October.

ELECTION 2023: PASO PRIMARIES

Outsider Milei leads Argentina’s primary with strong showing

13-08-2023 23:05 Libertarian lawmaker Javier Milei leads crucial primary vote with stronger-than-expected performance that upends presidential race, increasing uncertainty ahead of October election.

ELECTION 2023: PASO PRIMARIES

Electoral authorities put turnout for PASO primaries at 69%

13-08-2023 20:42 Electoral authorities say 69% of voters cast ballot in PASO primaries; Lower turnout points to voter apathy.

ELECTION 2023

August 13 PASO primaries – the frontrunners

01-07-2023 06:36 There will be 13 presidential tickets on the ballot come August 13, but most analysts believe only four candidates have a real chance of becoming Argentina’s next head of state.

ELECTIONS 2023

Twists and turns to the last as PASO primary line-ups confirmed

26-06-2023 17:44 Dramatic last few days before the deadline for finalising line-up for the August 13 PASO primaries; Economy Minister Sergio Massa announced as “unity” candidate for ruling coalition.

EDITORIAL

Back to the future?

10-06-2023 06:26 That famous “Begone with them all” 2001 slogan of anti-system outrage against politicians is now more in the air than at any time since then, while today’s currency seems to be entering irreversibly into a similar terminal phase.

ELECTION 2023

Peronist governors oppose Frente de Todos PASO, calling for a ‘unity list’

08-06-2023 17:31 Peronist governors come together for Federal Investment Council meeting and demand an explicit "government plan" with a “federal” presidential ticket.

ELECTIONS 2023

Milei’s policies – and poll numbers – spark concern

22-04-2023 07:00 Outspoken libertarian lawmaker Javier Milei looms larger each day over Argentina's upcoming election, with his politics, proposed policies – and poll numbers – shocking the establishment.

ELECTIONS 2023

‘Historic triumph’ in Neuquén governor’s race as MPN loses power

17-04-2023 00:58 Notable results in gubernatorial races in twin Patagonian provinces of Neuquén and Río Negro as 2023 elections get underway; MPN loses control of Neuquén after 60 years in power as Rolando Figueroa secures victory; Alberto Weretilneck returns in Río Negro after four-year absence.

CAMPAIGN COMMENTS

Of palindromes and black rivers (and this city)

15-04-2023 06:36 It’s impossible to ignore the fireworks over this city’s electoral system, but we should also cast an eye down south – this year’s voting begins in earnest with tomorrow’s provincial elections in Neuquén and Río Negro.

by Michael Soltys

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Martín Redrado: ‘We believe shock policies are what's needed’

31-03-2023 15:30 Economist and Strategic Affairs Secretary for the Buenos Aires City Government discusses his current role, the need for “shock” policies after the election and why he is convinced Horacio Rodríguez Larreta should be Argentina’s next president.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

ELECTIONS 2023

Dates defined: Argentina’s 2023 electoral timeline confirmed

16-03-2023 18:05 The National Electoral Court on Thursday approved the timetable for this year’s elections, including the dates of the primaries and general elections.