News of re election

Bolsonaro starts potential annus horribilis with health scare

06-01-2022 13:19 It was already shaping up to be a tough year for Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, but then his New Year beach vacation come crashing to an end with an emergency flight to hospital.

So long to 2021... and hi to 2022

31-12-2021 13:03 One major difference between 2021 and 2022 – at least there are no elections this year, thus leaving the government less conditioned when defining its agenda but also the citizenry freer to make their own New Year’s resolutions.

Economic, political troubles ahead for Chile's leftist president-elect

20-12-2021 12:44 Analysts say one of the first tasks for Boric will be to reassure financial markets of stability in one of Latin America's wealthiest countries.

Chile stock market plummets in response to Boric's election win

20-12-2021 11:40 Chilean stock market and peso takes a beating after leftist leader Gabriel Boric is elected the country's youngest-ever president-elect.

Rogelio Frigerio: ‘Juntos por el Cambio needs a more federal leadership’

26-11-2021 23:29 Fresh off the back of a convincing victory in the recent midterms, former interior minister Rogelio Frigerio discusses provincial politics, broadening the opposition coalition’s leadership and why Peronism only united for the election.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

Leftist must overcome history to win Chile presidential run-off

25-11-2021 16:26 As Chile gears up for the presidential run-off between candidates from opposite ends of the political spectrum, one thing is for certain: history isn’t on the side of leftist contender Gabriel Boric.

Stark choice as Chile heads to polarised presidential run-off

22-11-2021 07:57 Far-right candidate and Pinochet supporter José Antonio Kast finishes first in presidential ballot, taking 28% of the vote. He will face 35-year-old leftist lawmaker Gabriel Boric in a run-off next month.

A tale of two Chiles: polar opposite candidates vie for presidency

22-11-2021 07:49 Two political outsiders with polar opposite views and policies will go head-to-head in a run-off election next month to become Chile's president.

How to freak out the IMF, an Argentine story

20-11-2021 11:55 It is difficult to fathom an IMF that will ink a deal with a nation that upholds dual exchange rates, price controls, relentless monetary expansion, and massive energy and utility subsidies in the context of perpetual deficits and extremely high inflation.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

The second half

20-11-2021 11:54 Lessons from last Sunday’s election – and pointers for what lies ahead.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

An epic victory, or mythical?

20-11-2021 00:00 To my mind, last Sunday’s midterms have a historic significance for reasons other than those usually given – as heralding the end of Kirchnerism (although not necessarily Peronism) and that truly impressive Senate breakthrough, doubling opposition numbers in just six years.

by Michael Soltys

In anticipation of new constitution, Chile elects a president

19-11-2021 11:42 Two years after deadly protests that paved the way for Chile to finally shed its dictatorship-era constitution, elections take place Sunday for a new president to take over in a fast-changing political landscape.

Midterm elections deliver president polarised Congress

16-11-2021 11:31 President Alberto Fernández will face a polarised new Congress in December following Sunday's midterm elections.

Kirchnerism renews its control of the Conurbano

15-11-2021 21:37 In Greater Buenos Aires, the ruling party increased its number of votes from the PASOs, reversing defeats Quilmes and San Martín. Opposition did manage to turn round the race in Lanús, where Juntos por el Cambio won by less than a point.

Why the ruling coalition is celebrating an electoral defeat

15-11-2021 01:36 The optimism of Frente de Todos, despite the ruling coalition having lost its majority in the Senate. Challenges lie ahead.

by Javier Calvo

Security guard almost draws gun onstage at Javier Milei campaign event

15-11-2021 01:07 A moment of confusion and tension drew headlines in Argentina this electoral Sunday after an armed security guard almost drew his weapon onstage during celebrations marking Javier Milei’s election as lawmaker.

With these results, Cristina loses control and quorum in the Senate

14-11-2021 22:12 Preliminary results confirm PASO losses in La Pampa, Chubut and Santa Fe. Add in the seats lost in Córdoba and Corrientes and Frente de Todos has just 35 senators to play with.

by Gabriel Ziblat

Initial results show opposition winning key races across country

14-11-2021 21:36 Opposition scores resounding victory in Buenos Aires City, while emerging with a lead in Buenos Aires Province; Preliminary results indicate that ruling Peronist coalition will lose majority in the Senate.

President under pressure as polarised nation heads to polls

14-11-2021 08:14 President Alberto Fernández faces a crunch 24 hours as Argentina heads to the polls for crucial midterm legislative elections. Frente de Todos could lose control of Congress, in a vote already looking ahead to 2023.

Ramos Mejía murder shifts election spotlight onto crime

12-11-2021 22:01 Slaying of kiosk vendor Roberto Sabo in populous La Matanza delivers indignant protests, clashes with the police, public recriminations, media scrums and campaign talking points.