ELECTIONS 2023 City mayoral race takes shape as PRO leaders align 16-05-2023 22:15 Horacio Rodríguez Larreta and Patricia Bullrich agree to unite behind a single candidate in capital; PRO will stage competitive PASO in Buenos Aires Province.
DERBY MADNESS Superclásico controversy can’t detract from Boca’s failings 11-05-2023 20:43 Put aside the penalty controversy and it’s clear Boca are still not up to the task when facing River – lots for Jorge Almirón to ponder in the weeks and months ahead. by Dan Edwards
Football in Argentina Rookie bosses ready for unpredictable River-Boca Superclásico 04-05-2023 15:14 Nine years and a month have passed since the last time River took to the field against Boca Juniors without Marcelo Gallardo leading them out. But ‘El Muñeco’ is gone now, leaving both sides in the unusual situation of having two rookie coaches centre-stage in Argentina's most celebrated club fixture. by Dan Edwards
FERIA DEL LIBRO 2023 Martín Kohan inaugurates 47th BA Book Fair with speech 28-04-2023 17:45 Last night, Writer Martín Kohan opened the 47th Buenos Aires International Book fair – located in La Rural, Buenos Aires – with a dynamic speech that offered listeners advice for their interactions in the coming days.
OPPOSITION EYE Amid turbulence and tensions, PRO puts on united front 27-04-2023 19:47 Key leaders from the centre-right party meet on Friday in San Isidro with talks over the opposition coalition’s line-up for the elections ongoing.
FOOTBALL BETTING Gambling firms cash in as sports betting encroaches on football 27-04-2023 14:31 A breakdown of the main companies and provincial governments collecting the most taxes from betting. Are football matches in Argentina fixed? How has online gambling changed the industry? by Ramón Indart
ELECTION 2023 Córdoba leads way as politicians splash cash on social media 26-04-2023 22:59 Data showing the biggest spenders on Meta over the last 90 days reveals huge investments from Córdoba; Schiaretti and Lousteau coughing up the most, though keep an eye on ‘satellite’ accounts used to hide spending. by Julian D'Imperio
UNREST IN PERU Peru ex-president extradited from United States, taken to prison 24-04-2023 10:54 Peru's former president Alejandro Toledo was jailed on Sunday, hours after arriving back in his homeland from the United States to face charges of money-laundering and corruption dating back to his mandate.
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
POLITICS: ELECTIONS 2023 Opposition seeks unity after furious City elections row 14-04-2023 11:03 Leaders from Juntos por el Cambio play down tensions and look to move on from row over City elections.
POLITICS: ELECTIONS 2023 Opposition infighting erupts over City elections switch 10-04-2023 21:40 Buenos Aires City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta sparks controversy in opposition coalition with announcement that local and national elections will take place on same day, though on separate ballots; Vidal, Macri, Bullrich respond fiercely to decision, strongly criticising presidential hopeful.
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Martín Lousteau: ‘The PASO primaries permit the emergence of new leaders’ 08-04-2023 06:54 UCR senator and mayoral hopeful for the City of Buenos Aires discusses Argentina’s economy, introducing a collective change of course and the differences between the Radicals and PRO. by Jorge Fontevecchia
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
POLITICS: CITY ‘Single PRO candidate in City PASO’ – Rodríguez Larreta accepts Macri’s condition 30-03-2023 18:07 Buenos Aires City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta hints that neither of his ministers, Soledad Acuña nor Fernán Quirós, will be able to compete against Jorge Macri, former president’s cousin, in opposition PASO.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Without time, desire nor margin, Peronism resigns itself to a PASO 29-03-2023 14:11 Unless there is a surprise move, Peronism is resigned to face – for the first time since their creation – a Simultaneous and Compulsory Open Primary (PASO). by Ramón Indart
POLITICS & ECONOMY One year ago, Alberto Fernandez declared war on inflation. He lost. 15-03-2023 16:35 On March 15, 2022, with a monthly rate of 4.7%, Argentina’s President Alberto Fernández declared that a “war on inflation” had begun. Twelve months on, price hikes are running above 6% every month, with an annualised rate standing at 102.5%.
FOOTBALL Demichelis gives River no reason to regret his appointment 10-03-2023 10:55 How to replace a living club legend, a man who delivered more success than almost any of his predecessors? That was the dilemma River Plate faced this summer after Marcelo Gallardo moved on, but optimism is running high. by Dan Edwards
POLITICS Cabinet allies slam CFK ‘ban’ as they rush to veep’s defence 09-03-2023 21:00 Court ruling sentencing Argentina’s vice-president to six years in prison and political disqualification from office says decision based on evidence of “state corruption."
AND THAT REMINDS ME… Lupín and the Liberator 25-02-2023 08:08 This is not just about José de San Martín but also the other birthday boy Néstor Kirchner. The question arises whether the two men had anything in common beyond their date of birth… by Michael Soltys
ELECTIONS 2023 UCR gubernatorial candidate triumphs in La Pampa primaries 13-02-2023 23:27 UCR candidate for La Pampa Province governor Martín Berhongaray sees off PRO rival Martín Maquieyra in Juntos por el Cambio gubernatorial battle; opposition coalition only party to decide its candidate in low turnout primaries, first electoral challenge of the year.
BLAZES CONTINUE Chile declares curfew in fire-ravaged regions 09-02-2023 17:13 Chile's fires remain uncontrolled one week in, despite relentless efforts. Flames have claimed lives of 24, injured 2,180, and completely destroyed 1,180 homes and left 5,560 people homeless.
Liga Profesional de Fútbol - LPF New season fails to ignite, despite the warm welcome 02-02-2023 14:19 Argentina’s Liga Profesional de Fútbol slumbers back into gear after a long, revelry-filled summer break. by Dan Edwards
BUSINESS Corporación América Airports emerges from pandemic with sights on Africa 22-12-2022 14:18 After emerging from arguably the worst crisis in the history of the airline industry, one of the world’s largest airport operators is starting to see the benefits of a major shake-up.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA River Plate unveil Demichelis as new coach, replacing Gallardo 17-11-2022 10:07 Commanding ex-national team centre back faces the difficult task of succeeding Marcelo Gallardo, who led River through a glorious eight-and-a-half year spell.
ARGENTINA 'Ar-JIN-tina'- K-pop star sparks fan craze in Buenos Aires 27-10-2022 14:44 BTS singer and international heart-throb Jin draws thousands of fans to streets in advance of live Coldplay collaboration.
BUENOS AIRES Coldplay lights up Buenos Aires with booming first gig 26-10-2022 19:41 British rock band could be heard far and wide on night one of the group's record-breaking 10-show stop in Buenos Aires.
CABINET RESHUFFLE President reshuffles his pack with ‘militant women’ 14-10-2022 09:23 Raquel Olmos takes on Labour portfolio, Victoria Tolosa Paz to helm Social Development Ministry, Ayelén Mazzina becomes Women, Gender & Diversity minister.
BLOOMBERG – ANALYSIS Argentina’s political crisis restarts with ministers leaving 10-10-2022 16:14 Cabinet shake-up, with three ministers departing in as many days, is the latest episode of Argentina’s ongoing political crisis.
opinion and analysis Blame the rich 19-08-2022 17:31 Weirdly enough it seems that several of the major constituents of the Frente de Todos have acknowledged that, at least for the time being, they are all in the same boat. And that boat appears adrift at sea. by Agustino Fontevecchia
Economic Indicators Inflation hit 7.4% in July – highest monthly rate since April 2002 11-08-2022 19:11 Official data reveals prices in Argentina up 71% over the last 12 months; prices have surged by 46.2% so far this year according to INDEC.
RUNAWAY PRICE HIKES Analysts estimate inflation could surpass 90% this year 10-08-2022 23:09 Annual inflation moves ever closer to three digits amid widespread changes at Argentina’s Economy Ministry.
Cabinet Reshuffle New economy minister vows to respect IMF deficit deal 04-08-2022 18:36 Sergio Massa, Argentina’s third new economy minister in a month, promised to reduce public deficit, as agreed with the IMF, after he was sworn into office.
Cabinet Reshuffle Argentina’s new economy czar sworn in 03-08-2022 17:34 Sergio Massa takes over as the country’s third economy chief in the last month
Cabinet Reshuffle ‘Super’ economy minister faces mounting crisis ahead 01-08-2022 14:10 Following days of uncertainty during the absence of then Economy Minister Silvina Batakis in Washington, the cabinet changes under study by President Alberto Fernández since midweek started falling into place soon after her return Thursday with Congress Speaker Sergio Massa the new “super-minister.”
Argentine Government Argentina Names Third Economy Minister in a Month Amid Crisis 28-07-2022 19:55 Sergio Massa is the new economy minister, in an expanded role. The former lower house speaker takes over from Silvina Batakis, who held office for only three weeks.
Politics Sergio Massa made “super-minister” in cabinet reshuffle 28-07-2022 18:33 The economy, productive development and agriculture, livestock and fishery ministries will be absorbed under one role.
Argentina Protests Argentine protesters demand universal living wage 28-07-2022 18:17 Central Buenos Aires saw a crowd of demonstrators calling for a “universal salary” this Thursday as heads roll in cabinet reshuffle.
Bloomberg Argentina’s bonds rise amid reports of a cabinet shakeup 28-07-2022 15:34 The markets have responded favourably to rumours Economy Minister Silvina Batakis could be replaced by lower house speaker Sergio Massa, which was reported by local media late Wednesday night.
Bloomberg Argentina Economy Minister says she has strong political support 27-07-2022 15:55 New Economy Minister for Argentina Silvina Batakis tells Washington reporters she will stabilise economy, claiming strong political support from the government.
Bloomberg IMF sees Argentina committed to programme, with downside risks 26-07-2022 13:27 Officials re-iterate Argentina’s commitment to IMF $44 billion programme, despite economy in deepening crisis and risks on the downside.
SUPREME COURT Cristina at it again with her own VAR against judiciary 25-07-2022 17:41 Vice-President blasts Supreme Court for convicting her in advance and compounding economic crisis, presidential defence.
Bloomberg Argentina unveils currency measures as black-market peso slumps 21-07-2022 19:28 Foreign tourists can exchange up to US$5,000 in a new exchange rate revealed by the government, which is attempting to perk up the currency after a slump for the ‘dólar blue'
Bloomberg Argentina’s black-market peso hits record as crisis mounts 20-07-2022 15:31 The unofficial Argentine peso has dropped to a historic low this Tuesday, which has exacerbated the crisis provoked by the resignation of former Economy minister Martín Guzmán earlier this month.
ECONOMIC CRISIS Inflation hits 64% year-on-year, analysts fear worse yet to come 14-07-2022 19:05 No respite from price hikes in Argentina: Inflation hit 5.3% in June, increases totalled 36.2% in first half of this year.
BLOOMBERG - ANALYSIS Inflation hit 30-year high ahead of Guzmán's exit 14-07-2022 18:11 Consumer prices in Argentina rose at the fastest pace in more than three decades in June, with worse expected after the economy minister quit this month.
BLOOMBERG - ANALYSIS Argentines brace for 90% inflation after economy minister’s exit 14-07-2022 09:18 Consulting firms in Buenos Aires are predicting that Argentines face the prospect of 90% inflation by year end.
ANALYSIS Argentina’s economic signals need stronger backing, analysts say 13-07-2022 12:28 Analysts say moderate, prudent policy signals that Economy Minister Silvina Batakis announced Monday lack political support, face execution risks and won’t fix the country’s structural problems.
Markets Argentine debt plumbs new depths as political tensions mount 11-07-2022 15:43 Even by the standards of Argentina’s debt crisis and default of 2020, the nation’s sovereign bonds are now trading at unprecedented lows.
BLOOMBERG - ANALYSIS Argentina needs to stick to IMF agreement, says minister 11-07-2022 15:32 In her first press conference, Silvina Batakis said Argentina would continue working to balance its fiscal accounts, promote positive real interest rates, and move forward with reducing energy subsidies.
And that reminds me… From Gooseman to Batgirl? 09-07-2022 07:30 Recommended to President Fernández as having “the necessary dose of heterodoxy and the indispensable dose of orthodoxy,” Guzmán was eventually found wanting on both counts with the latter front more fatal. by Michael Soltys