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.
DEMONSTRATION Nurses, health workers protest for improved pay, working conditions 13-05-2021 02:26 Healthcare professionals, working round the clock to tackle the impact of Covid-19 second wave, take to the streets calling for improved pay and working conditions.
PROTESTS IN COLOMBIA 19 dead, 800 wounded as Colombia cracks down on tax reform protests 04-05-2021 11:57 Protesters in Colombia called Monday for a new mass rally after 19 people died and more than 800 were wounded in clashes during five days of demonstrations against a proposed government tax reform.
International Women's Day Demonstrators defy virus restrictions to attend Women's Day rallies 09-03-2021 08:49 Thousands of women marched in Argentina, which has seen a wave of femicide that has claimed on average one life per day so far this year.
PERUVIAN POLITICAL CRISIS Merino resigns as Peru president after five days in power 15-11-2020 17:59 Peru's interim leader Manuel Merino resigned on Sunday, just five days after taking office, sparking wild street celebrations in the capital Lima after protests against his rule.
PERUVIAN POLITICAL CRISIS Peru's new leader faces calls to resign after three protesters killed 15-11-2020 08:16 Lawmakers call for the "immediate resignation" of interim president Manuel Merino, after a violent crackdown on protests against his new government left at least three dead and more than 60 injured.
HUMAN RIGHTS Chile President Piñera condemns police violence against protesters 07-10-2020 01:09 Sebastián Piñera condemns police violence against protesters in Santiago after an officer threw a young demonstrator from a bridge.
HUMAN RIGHTS Police officer in Chile accused of throwing teen from bridge 04-10-2020 19:13 Authorities in Chile have arrested a police officer who allegedly threw a teenager from a bridge into a river bed during a protest.
POVERTY & THE PANDEMIC Protesters call on government to block eviction of Guernica camp 18-09-2020 11:05 More than 1,500 people protested in Buenos Aires on Thursday, calling for the government to prevent the eviction of land occupied by poverty-stricken families and homeless individuals.
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.
POLICE PROTEST Police officers in Buenos Aires Province protest to demand better salaries 08-09-2020 15:59 Government promises pay increase after retired and active police officers stage demonstration outside Governor Kicillof's residence in La Plata to demand urgent salary increases and more protective equipment to protect against Covid-19.
JUDICIAL REFORM Judicial reform bill clears Senate, heads to lower house 28-08-2020 18:04 Controversial proposal, which the opposition strongly rejects, passes to the Chamber of Deputies after early Friday morning vote along strict party lines.
RALLY IN ROSARIO Newell’s Old Boys fans dream of an unlikely Messi homecoming 28-08-2020 00:17 Messi’s surprise decision to leave Barcelona has sparked unlikely dreams among the residents of Rosario that he may return to play to Argentina to play with Newell’s Old Boys.
JUDICIAL REFORM Protesters call new rally against government’s judicial reform bill 21-08-2020 00:17 Demonstrators to stage new rally marching on Congress on August 26 in protest of the government’s judicial reform bill.
POST '17A' RALLY Following rally, opposition calls on Fernández to drop justice reform 18-08-2020 23:15 Seeking to build on the momentum of 17A anti-government rally, Juntos por el Cambio calls on government to withdraw its judicial reform bill.
'17A' MARCH Anti-government protesters defy virus lockdown to rally 17-08-2020 21:59 Large crowds of demonstrators take to the streets, in cities across the country, on to protest lockdown extension and government's proposed judicial reform bill.