News of vice president

Convicted of corruption, Cristina remains as magnetic as ever

11-03-2023 05:23 The vice-president has undoubtedly been the star of Argentina’s political ecosystem over the last couple of decades.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

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."

STATE OF THE NATION

Fernández takes aim at Judiciary, defends veep in Congress speech

01-03-2023 16:03 Argentina’s president delivers traditional state-of-the-nation speech to legislative assembly, marking the beginning of the congressional year; in his first public appearance with Cristina Fernández de Kirchner for nine months, Alberto Fernández defends his vice-president and condemns failed shooting attack.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Alberto and Cristina set for forced reunion at Congress

27-02-2023 13:18 Nine months after they last shared the stage at a public event, Argentina’s president and vice-president will be sat side-by-side on Wednesday at Congress as the legislative year gets underway.

by Rosario Ayerdi

Vice-president's speech

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner slams Supreme Court over tax sharing ruling

28-12-2022 19:04 Vice-president slams Supreme Court for its decision to rule in favour of Buenos Aires City in an ongoing federal revenue-sharing row with the national government, as she claims any potential 2023 candidacy has been "proscribed" by the Judiciary.

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Alberto Fernández: ‘This government, of which I’m president, is also Cristina’s government’

16-12-2022 14:11 Interviewed at the Editorial Perfil newsroom, President Alberto Fernández offers an evaluation of his three years in government in a feature interview. He addresses the economy, his relationship with Sergio Massa, Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s corruption conviction and his recent national broadcast highlighting allegations of political and judicial collusion.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

POLITICAL CRISIS IN PERU

Seven dead as Peru's new leader fails to quell protests

13-12-2022 09:24 Five more protesters died in Peru as violent demonstrations over the ousting of former president Pedro Castillo continue; Demostrators are demanding fresh elections and the resignation of new President Dina Boluarte.

EUROPEAN POLITICS

EU parliament's credibility rocked by Qatar bribe claims

12-12-2022 10:26 Investigation underway into allegations that figures working on behalf of Qatar, the Gulf monarchy and World Cup host, paid European politicians huge bribes to influence Brussels policy debate.

PROFILE

Dina Boluarte: Peru's first female president

08-12-2022 15:22 Dina Boluarte was virtually unknown on the Peruvian political scene a year and a half ago, when she rode into office in July 2021 as Pedro Castillo's vice-president.

POLITICAL CRISIS IN PERU

Peru's new president under pressure after predecessor's arrest

08-12-2022 15:14 Peru's Pedro Castillo was impeached and replaced as president by his deputy on Wednesday in a dizzying series of events in a country that has long been prone to political upheaval.

Vice-president on warpath

Fernández de Kirchner reignites infighting with inflation jab

26-10-2022 17:37 Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner reignites infighting in the ruling coalition by criticising price increases authorised by her own government.

ATTACK ON VICE-PRESIDENT

No appeal from CFK attack 'co-authors' Sabag Montiel and Uliarte

22-09-2022 01:50 Fernando Andrés Sabag Montiel and Brenda Uliarte refrain from appealing their indictments for attempted homicide, with Nicolás Carrizo, the alleged leader of the candy floss gang, and Agustina Díaz set to testify.

ANALYSIS

Cristina the candidate?

21-09-2022 22:32 Frente de Todos closed ranks on vice-president after failed attack after the assassination attempt. What the opinion polls say about her chances of running for office – and her image.

by Rodis Recalt

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Juan Grabois: ‘If Cristina decides to run in 2023, I’m behind her’

16-09-2022 16:00 Catholic social leader and lawyer Juan Grabois on the failed attack on the vice-president, political violence, hate speech and the gravity of the socio-economic situation in Argentina.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

Political analysis

Neo-Nazi memes and the conspiracy to kill Cristina

10-09-2022 02:00 Our level of distrust in democratic institutions, the media, and society in general is well documented and it follows certain global trends that have given rise to dangerous fringe organisations, particularly right-wingers, more broadly grouped by having been pushed toward the edges of the system.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

WHERE THE INVESTIGATION STANDS

One week on from attack on CFK: Two arrests, one weapon, plenty of unknowns

09-09-2022 09:52 After a week of investigation and an ever-bulging casefile, investigators are still attempting to reconstruct the details of the failed shooting attack on Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner that miraculously failed.

Corruption & the courts

Carpetazo

12-08-2022 09:58 Political persecution through the Judiciary is a real thing in Argentina.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

NEW ERA IN COLOMBIA

Colombia's first black vice-president brings green focus

23-06-2022 16:58 Francia Márquez will become Colombia’s first black vice-president in a government that was elected on a platform of radical change.

COLOMBIA ELECTIONS 2022

Meet the two black women bidding to make VP history in Colombia

15-06-2022 13:52 For the first time ever, Colombia will have a black woman vice-president next Sunday after voters goes to the polls for a crucial run-off ballot.

Colombian election

Colombia makes history with two black VP candidates

25-03-2022 15:04 For the first time, two black Colombians will stand as running mates in May's presidential elections.

VICE-PRESIDENT'S TRIPS

Cost of CFK's flights with presidential fleet to El Calafate revealed

18-02-2022 17:02 Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's numerous flights on state aircraft have been a regular source of ire for her critics – now the results of a freedom of information request from a local news agency have reignited debate.

CFK IN HONDURAS

Fernández de Kirchner slams ‘judicial coups’ and ‘neoliberals’ in Honduras speech

27-01-2022 09:27 Cristina Fernández de Kirchner delivered a fiery lecture at a university in Tegucigalpa on Wednesday, denouncing “judicial coups” in Latin America and slamming austerity measures proposed by "neoliberals" seeking to shrink the state.

DAY OF DEMOCRACY & HUMAN RIGHTS

Lula, 'Pepe' Mujica join Alberto, Cristina at democracy rally

10-12-2021 22:47 Four leaders – Alberto Fernández, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and José ‘Pepe’ Mujica – headline an event in Plaza de Mayo marking Day of Democracy and Human Rights in Argentina.

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Gabriela Cerruti: ‘Cristina expresses herself how she wants, when she wants’

03-12-2021 23:16 Presidential Spokesperson Gabriela Cerruti discusses the creation of her post, attempting to represent all sectors of the ruling coalition and how the media interprets Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

FRENTE DE TODOS

Cristina sets stage for IMF talks – with a message to the opposition and a memo for Alberto

30-11-2021 16:06 Argentina's vice-president breaks her silence, asking the opposition to accompany negotiations with the International Monetary Fund.

by Rosario Ayerdi

Nicaragua's authoritarian slide

Ortega and Murillo: Nicaragua's power couple

08-11-2021 09:57 Nicaragua's first couple, President Daniel Ortega and his wife Vice-President Rosario Murillo, are both in their 70s but have shown no desire to relinquish their vice-like grip on power.

CORRUPTION & THE COURTS

Former vice-president Amado Boudou granted parole

23-07-2021 15:33 Argentina’s former vice-president, jailed for crimes related to the irregular acquisition of a major money-printing firm, granted parole after serving two-thirds of his 70-month prison sentence.

HUMAN RIGHTS

Mercedes 'Porota' Meroño, vice-president of Madres de Plaza de Mayo, dies at 95

22-04-2021 10:32 Mercedes 'Porota' Colás de Meroño, the vice-president of the Asociación Madres de Plaza de Mayo, passed away at the age of 95 in Villa Devoto.

News of vice president

Convicted of corruption, Cristina remains as magnetic as ever

Cabinet allies slam CFK ‘ban’ as they rush to veep’s defence

Fernández takes aim at Judiciary, defends veep in Congress speech

Alberto and Cristina set for forced reunion at Congress

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner slams Supreme Court over tax sharing ruling

Alberto Fernández: ‘This government, of which I’m president, is also Cristina’s government’

Seven dead as Peru's new leader fails to quell protests

EU parliament's credibility rocked by Qatar bribe claims

Dina Boluarte: Peru's first female president

Peru's new president under pressure after predecessor's arrest

Fernández de Kirchner reignites infighting with inflation jab

No appeal from CFK attack 'co-authors' Sabag Montiel and Uliarte

Cristina the candidate?

Juan Grabois: ‘If Cristina decides to run in 2023, I’m behind her’

Neo-Nazi memes and the conspiracy to kill Cristina

One week on from attack on CFK: Two arrests, one weapon, plenty of unknowns

Carpetazo

Colombia's first black vice-president brings green focus

Meet the two black women bidding to make VP history in Colombia

Colombia makes history with two black VP candidates

Cost of CFK's flights with presidential fleet to El Calafate revealed

Fernández de Kirchner slams ‘judicial coups’ and ‘neoliberals’ in Honduras speech

Lula, 'Pepe' Mujica join Alberto, Cristina at democracy rally

Gabriela Cerruti: ‘Cristina expresses herself how she wants, when she wants’

Cristina sets stage for IMF talks – with a message to the opposition and a memo for Alberto

Ortega and Murillo: Nicaragua's power couple

Former vice-president Amado Boudou granted parole

Mercedes 'Porota' Meroño, vice-president of Madres de Plaza de Mayo, dies at 95

Scaloni prepares to ring the changes for Argentina's friendly against Curaçao

Argentina default on foreign currency debt 'imminent,' says Fitch

Inside Macri's withdrawal and what it means for PRO's presidential hopefuls

Growing concern over rise in dengue and chikungunya cases

Affection rains down from stands as fans and players enjoy World Cup party

El falaz argumento de moda que usan los malvinenses para justificar la permanencia británica en Malvinas

Tras la renuncia de Macri, Vidal pidió a candidatos de JxC reglas y plan económico

Massa y Taiana anunciaron la rejerarquización de las Fuerzas Armadas

Santiago del Estero se llenó de luces: ¿flota de ovnis o satélites?

Lluvias y otro descenso de temperatura: como será el clima durante la semana