News of rally

Cristina takes aim at courts and IMF – but doesn’t anoint a candidate

25-05-2023 19:35 No word on candidacies, but Cristina fills the Plaza de Mayo, surrounded by leading Frente de Todos figures; Veep calls for renewal of democratic pact, attacks Judiciary and slams IMF deal.

POLITICAL INSIDER

Veep seeks square of unity instead of clamour for Cristina

20-05-2023 15:51 Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner will address the 25 de Mayo rally this week, but will not bless a new candidate for the October elections. She will repeat, however, that her name will not be on the ballot.

by Rosario Ayerdi

VIOLENCE IN ROSARIO

Campaigners in Rosario demand action in ‘capital of perfect crime’

15-02-2023 21:58 "They’re killing us and nobody does anything" – activist group Familiares y Víctimas de la Inseguridad makes new appeal to provincial and national governments; Narco violence continues to terrorise Rosario with 41 homicides since turn of the year.

OCTOBER 17

Demands ring out as divided Peronism marks Loyalty Day

17-10-2022 20:40 Demands rang out from trade union groups and politicians on Monday as Peronist Loyalty Day was marked with rallies across the country.

ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT

‘Stop the hate’ – pro-CFK supporters take to streets after attack

02-09-2022 19:30 The emblematic Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires was filled with demonstrators on Friday as huge crowds repudiated the attack on Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.

INDEPENDENCE DAY RALLY

Anti-government protesters take to streets on Independence Day

10-07-2022 09:27 Protesters march to Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada to demonstrate against government on Independence Day.

NI UNA MENOS

Protesters call on authorities to do more to tackle femicide, gender violence

04-06-2022 20:26 On the seventh anniversary of the first 'Ni Una Menos' march, tens of thousands of demonstrators call on authorities to do more to tackle femicide and gender violence.

by Mariel Priven

International Women's Day

Thousands of people rally to mark International Women's Day

08-03-2022 21:36 Thousands take to the streets across Argentina to demonstrate on International Women's Day and call for end to violence against women.

RUSSIA INVADES UKRAINE

Ukrainians march in Buenos Aires, demanding Russian withdrawal

25-02-2022 23:02 Around 2,000 members of the large Ukrainian community in Argentina marched in Buenos Aires on Friday, demanding the withdrawal of Russian forces.

IMF DEBT DEAL

Left-wing demonstrators march to condemn Argentina's deal with IMF

08-02-2022 22:01 Left-wing demonstrators rally in Buenos Aires and call on the government to reject any deal with the International Monetary Fund.

OPPOSITION TAKES TO STREETS

Opposition stages counter-protest in defence of Supreme Court

04-02-2022 16:02 Anti-government demonstrators protested in support of the Supreme Court on Thursday, responding to a government-backed rally demanding judicial reform two days earlier.

#1F MARCH

Inside the Kirchnerite march on the Supreme Court

03-02-2022 16:46 Representatives of the ruling party and trade unionists sympathetic to the government were present. The reaction of the opposition.

ARGENTINA & THE IMF

IMF’s critics in Argentina reiterate their opposition to new deal

15-12-2021 16:29 Thousands of people flood the streets of Argentina to underline their opposition to a new agreement with the International Monetary Fund.

Dia de la Militancia

Fernández calls on opposition to help him 'mobilise the economy'

18-11-2021 09:28 Tens of thousands of government supporters marched on Wednesday to the Plaza de Mayo to mark 'Dia de la Militancia' and express their support for President Alberto Fernández.

Peronist loyalty day

Peronist Loyalty Day rallies deliver IMF criticism and controversy

19-10-2021 11:11 Peronist Loyalty Day celebrated over two days with anti-IMF declarations, marchers trampling on stones honouring Covid victims, President Fernández noticeably absent and CGT marchers blocking traffic.

BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO

Human Rights Watch: Brazil's Bolsonaro 'threatening' democracy

15-09-2021 14:13 President Jair Bolsonaro is "threatening democratic rule" with his attacks on Brazil's Supreme Court and electoral system, Human Rights Watch warns.

BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO

Bolsonaro ‘politically isolated’ – despite the bluster

11-09-2021 10:20 Brazilian leader marked Independence Day with huge rallies, but analysts say president is just seeking to sow chaos.

BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO

Bolsonaro backs off attacks on Brazil's institutions

09-09-2021 21:57 President Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday backed off his heated attacks on Brazil's federal institutions, insisting that his recent jabs at the Supreme Court just came "in the heat of the moment."

BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO

Bolsonaro claims 'freedom is at risk' as he riles up base in Brazil

07-09-2021 15:20 Fighting record-low poll numbers, a weakening economy and a Judiciary he claims is stacked against him, President Jair Bolsonaro called huge rallies for Brazilian independence day Tuesday, seeking to fire up his far-right base.

BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO

Brazil on edge as Bolsonaro tells his base to take to the streets

06-09-2021 13:54 President Jair Bolsonaro has urged Brazilians to come out in force on Tuesday to show their support for his government. It’s shaping up to be an all-or-nothing gauge of his chances of re-election.

SHOCK ATTACK

Provincial lawmaker in Corrientes Province shot during election rally

27-08-2021 21:32 Peronist deputy Miguel Arias in stable condition after being shot in the abdomen during closing campaign rally on Thursday night.

PROTESTS

'Piquetazo': Groups march to demand aid amid rising poverty

18-08-2021 16:25 Left-wing groups and social organisations massive march through centre of Buenos Aires, calling for improved aid from the government to tackle rising poverty in Argentina.