News of si se puede

Carrió’s exit helps Cambiemos moderates as Argentina heads into new era

04-11-2019 13:00 Outspoken lawmaker's departure is a triumph for the moderate faction of Juntos para el Cambio. It may also open the door to a productive dialogue between the soon-to-be opposition and incoming Peronist government.

by Ezequiel Spillman

Election 2019

Peronists expect return to power in polarised election

25-10-2019 20:26 Citizens await results of approaching presidential election in the midst of an economic crisis, including rising rates of poverty and inflation. Potential leftist win could mark a significant departure from trend of increasing conservative governments in the region.

ELECTION 2019

Macri and Fernández trade blows in aggressive second debate

21-10-2019 03:04 More aggressive tone to second and last debate in Buenos Aires, as President Macri links rival to corrupt Kirchnerite officials and Peronist rival hits back, citing president's family. Left-winger Del Caño the pick of other four candidates.

by James Grainger

ELECTION 2019

Macri calls for comeback before huge crowd in Buenos Aires

20-10-2019 08:00 #SíSePuede march draws huge crowds to Obelisk, as president hails "rebellion of the people of peace."

ELECTION 2019

Macri’s longest and largest march – but will it be enough?

20-10-2019 00:42 One week before voters go to the ballot boxes, president tries to appeal to voters’ anger, frustration and dreams all at once.

by Carly Graf

ELECTION 2019

Before large crowd of supporters, Macri vows to turn around presidential race

30-09-2019 10:20 “This election can be turned around,” president tells crowd of thousands who descended on the Barrancas de Belgrano neighbourhood of the capital on Saturday for the first '#SiSePuede' rally.

National Protests

Evitas, flashmobs, and frutazos: Argentina's creative protest spirit

27-09-2019 13:46 From artistic to practical demonstrations, protesters in Argentina have become known for their creative – and often out-of-the-box – expressions of dissidence.

ELECTION 2019

Macri announces '#SíSePuede' march in bid to boost re-election campaign

19-09-2019 20:41 President announces 'La Marcha del #SíSePuede,' a series of 30 events in 30 cities across the country for supporters in bid to build momentum ahead of crucial October 27 vote.