GAZA WAR Israel issues 'last warning' to Gazans 19-03-2025 17:18 Israel's most recent airstrikes have killed at least 436 people, according to Gaza's civil defence agency, disregarding the previously agreed upon ceasefire deal.
PENSION PROTEST Political football: In defence of Argentina's forgotten pensioners 18-03-2025 17:54 The football fans who marched Wednesday in Buenos Aires with pensioners were accused of being "destabilisers" by the Argentine government, but they have managed to unite social discontent into an unexpected opposition without leadership.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Violence and institutional informality 15-03-2025 07:29 There are serious questions as to what happened on the streets outside Congress, but it clearly helped to distract the attention away from what was going on inside Congress and in the troubled port city of Bahía Blanca. by Agustino Fontevecchia
POLITICS & SECURITY Bullrich blames photographer’s injuries on ‘those who generate violence’ 13-03-2025 23:52 National Security Minister Patricia Bullrich rejects criticism of approach to policing of pensioners’ protest and vows violent acts will be met by “police repression.”
VIOLENT PROTEST Journalist in critical condition after violent anti-Milei protest 13-03-2025 14:48 Police have released 114 of the 124 individuals arrested at Wednesday's pensioners protest outside Congress; Severely injured photojournalist Pablo Grillo recovers from a "life-saving" surgery after being shot by a projectile in the head.
CLASHES WITH SECURITY FORCES More than 120 detained, 20 injured as pensions protest turns violent 13-03-2025 01:54 Protesting pensioners joined by football supporters for anti-austerity demonstration; Security forces clash with hooligans; 124 detained and at least 20 injured in one of the most violent demonstrations against Milei’s austerity measures. by Zella Milfred
TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY AI chatbot helps victims of digital sexual violence in Latin America 12-03-2025 18:29 Two digital sexual violence survivors band together and leverage AI to create a new platform – OlimpIA – to support other women in similar situations.
#8M: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY Marchers tell Milei no backtracking on women’s rights 09-03-2025 14:30 Feminists of all ages march in Buenos Aires to voice criticism of Milei government’s policies on International Women’s Day; demonstrators demand an end to gender violence and discrimination. by Zella Milfred
CRIME & SECURITY Crime fears offer opening to conservative leaders 07-03-2025 18:06 Crime and drug-trafficking surpass corruption and the economy as top issues for Latin American voters, giving hard-on-crime conservatives a boost in the upcoming election cycle.
CRIME & SECURITY Milei tells Kicillof to resign over Buenos Aires Province ‘bloodbath’ 28-02-2025 15:46 Opposition expresses outrage as President Javier Milei calls on Buenos Aires Province Governor Axel Kicillof to resign in response to shocking killing of seven-year-old.
UKRAINE CONFLICT Zelenskyy set to meet Trump Friday for mineral deal 27-02-2025 11:10 Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is "now confirmed" to visit Washington to discuss US access to Ukraine's mineral resources in exchange for military support during the ongoing war.
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Alberto Fernández: ‘Milei has the problem of being completely dogmatic’ 23-02-2025 06:08 In the final part of a feature interview, former president Alberto Fernández discusses the insurance corruption allegations he faces in the courts, President Javier Milei, Peronism and his relationship with Cristina Fernández de Kirchner. by Jorge Fontevecchia
ALLEGATIONS OF VIOLENCE Ex-president Alberto Fernández sent to trial for beating former partner 17-02-2025 16:39 Federal Judge Julián Ercolini rules former president Alberto Fernández should stand trial for “minor injuries and serious injuries" suffered by his ex-partner, former first lady Fabiola Yáñez, along with "coercive threats."
GANG VIOLENCE In Río de Janeiro, a wrong turn takes paradise to peril 14-02-2025 13:32 Around the corner from Brazil's biggest tourist attractions lie gang-guarded areas where 19 people were shot last year.
GANG VIOLENCE Ecuador's wild west shows limits of Noboa's 'iron fist' 13-02-2025 14:40 As gang violence kills neighbours and levels homes, frightened residents of Ecuador's Puerto Bolívar coastal city doubt President Noboa's promise of safety.
ELECTION DENIAL Ecuador's president claims 'irregularities' in first vote 11-02-2025 16:38 Ecuador President Daniel Noboa blames inconclusive first-round vote on unsubstantiated polling "irregularities" as he and leftist rival Luisa González advance to runoff election set for April 13.
MILITARY OUSTING Poll: Latin Americans back US military force against Maduro 11-02-2025 13:16 Despite ill feelings toward Trump, majorities in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico support US military intervention in Venezuela against President Nicolás Maduro, new poll finds.
CRIME & SECURITY Report: January saw 28 victims of gender-based violence 10-02-2025 18:34 Buenos Aires Province remains the region with the most femicide cases in the country, followed by Santa Fe, Mendoza and CABA.
COURTS Alberto Fernández denies hitting ex-partner in court appearance 04-02-2025 22:32 Former president Alberto Fernández appears at Comodoro Py federal courthouse for questioning over domestic violence allegations made by his ex-partner, former first lady Fabiola Yáñez.
INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMACY El Salvador offers to jail US citizens, Rubio says 04-02-2025 11:38 Marco Rubio says he is "profoundly grateful" to El Salvador for its unprecedented offer to jail US detainees in Latin America's largest prison.
DRUG VIOLENCE Narco violence tops agenda in Ecuador election 04-02-2025 10:25 Ecuadoreans vote Sunday for the country's next president as drug-related cartel and mafia violence run rampant. 'Iron fist' incumbent Daniel Noboa is up against Luisa González, a staunch defender of democracy.
CRIME & SECURITY Eruption of organised crime changes Chile’s daily customs 31-01-2025 14:50 Chileans rely on emergency jewellery, armoured cars and word of mouth as organised crime damages nation's reputation as one of the safest countries in Latin America.
Human Rights 'No way out': Grim conditions in El Salvador's mega-prison 29-01-2025 14:17 The largest prison in Latin America and emblem of the war against gangs in El Salvador celebrates two years since it was inaugurated under conditions that rights groups call inhumane. Along with Milei's support, Argentina Security Minister Patricia Bullrich considers President Nayib Bukele's approach as a model for state security.
FILM & CINEMA 'Emilia Pérez' lauded in Hollywood but criticised in Mexico 27-01-2025 13:17 New Spanish-language production starring trans actress Karla Sofía Gascón receives 13 Oscar nominations, but is slammed for misrepresenting Mexico's drug-related violence.
Extortion Epidemic Peru journalist killed, prosecutor's office bombed 21-01-2025 14:29 The owner and director of a regional TV channel in southern Peru was killed by hitmen after reporting on racketeering by gangs.
Colombia Guerrilla Violence Colombia tries to contain guerrilla violence that has killed 100 20-01-2025 15:43 A fresh outbreak of guerrilla violence amid a faltering peace process in Colombia has left 100 people dead and thousands displaced.
AMID SCANDAL Yáñez gives up state security detail amid NYE dinner furore 05-01-2025 10:26 Former first lady Fabiola Yáñez renounces state security detail that was strengthened in wake of her gender violence allegations against ex-president Alberto Fernández; Milei and Bullrich had criticised her use of proection officers, revealing it had cost state at least US$147,000 since last August.
Latin America Ecuadorean adolescents still missing as search efforts increase 23-12-2024 20:34 President Daniel Noboa orders intensified search for four boys as public outrage grows ahead of elections. Military officials deny involvement.
A YEAR WITH MILEI Tirades and trolls: how Milei changed Argentina's political rhetoric 09-12-2024 17:30 According to a September poll by consulting firm Zuban Córdoba, 65.7% of Argentines believe that "hate and intolerance are on the rise" since Javier Milei took office.
CRIME & SECURITY ‘Narco-terrorists’ make death threats against security minister, governor 02-12-2024 16:18 Security Minister Patricia Bullrich vows to clamp down on “narco-terrorists” after threats against her and Santa Fe Province Governor Maximilaino Pullaro in video.
GENDER VIOLENCE ALLEGATIONS Ex-president Alberto Fernández called to testify in gender violence case 21-11-2024 18:45 Federal judge Julián Ercolini summons former president Alberto Fernández for questioning in the gender violence case involving former first lady Fabiola Yañez.
Football violence Three sought over murders of Rosario Central football hooligans 11-11-2024 15:55 Police seeking three people in connection with murder of two key members of Rosario Central's 'barra brava' hooligan gang over the weekend.
Hooliganism strikes again Two Rosario Central fans killed as football violence again rears head 10-11-2024 17:26 Two fans shot dead after football match; Clashes outside Rosario Central’s stadium, with top hooligan gang leader killed.
CRIME & INSECURITY Security success or truce? What explains the drop in violence in Rosario? 23-09-2024 15:13 Something has changed in Rosario since late 2023. The most violent city in Argentina saw a 62% drop in homicides year-on-year between January and August. Is a new zero tolerance approach working, or is there an implicit pact between the authorities and drug-gangs?
GENDER VIOLENCE Insults aired in new leaks from Alberto Fernández-Fabiola Yáñez case 18-09-2024 16:51 Audio allegedly recorded in the presidential bedroom of the main chalet at the Olivos presidential residence leaked to press; Ex-president provides photos of former first lady drinking as mother of alleged victim testifies.
CRIME & INSECURITY Unprecedented ruling: Man sentenced for infecting partner with HIV 05-09-2024 14:50 Historic ruling as 56-year-old man is convicted for infecting his partner with HIV and not taking necessary precautions; Handed three-year suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay US$40,000 in damages.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CLAIMS Alberto Fernández’s ex-private secretary says Yáñez is ‘a victim’ 22-08-2024 20:44 Testimony from María Cantero, Alberto Fernández’s private secretary of 35 years, complicates ex-president’s defence against gender violence allegations; Witness confirms that leaked WhatsApp chat messages with former first lady Fabiola Yáñez are real but says she never witnessed any acts of violence by veteran Peronist leader.
POLITICS & CONGRESS Yelling, complaints, expulsion threats – crisis erupts in La Libertad Avanza 22-08-2024 15:45 Ruling party’s lower house caucus thrust into chaos as furious shouting draws attention; La Libertad Avanza deputy insulted by party colleagues for having presented a criminal denunciation of lawmakers’ recent visit to dictatorship-era criminals jailed at Ezeiza prison.
GENDER VIOLENCE ALLEGATIONS Fabiola Yáñez shows chat messages with ex-government minister to courts 21-08-2024 18:21 Former first lady Fabiola Yáñez shares WhatsApp chat messages with ex-Women, Gender & Diversity minister Ayelén Mazzina; “If you didn’t help me, what’s left for the remaining women victims?” writes ex-partner of former president Alberto Fernández.
GENDER VIOLENCE Yáñez says mobile phone with Fernández chats is missing 19-08-2024 14:21 Former first lady Fabiola Yáñez informs court that she has misplaced the mobile phone that contained alleged conversations with the former president.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS The excommunication of Alberto Fernández 17-08-2024 06:35 In Argentina’s hazy political ecosystem, there should be little doubt that bad actors are always present behind the scenes. by Agustino Fontevecchia
POLITICS & SOCIETY Gender policies hit by chainsaw in Milei’s Argentina 15-08-2024 07:45 Since assuming office on December 10, 2023, President Javier Milei’s government has slashed and eliminated programmes designed to help women suffering from violence. Among them, the elimination of a ministry, staff lay-offs and cuts to the team staffing the 144 emergency hotline. by Juan Pablo Kavanagh
GENDER VIOLENCE ALLEGATIONS Charges sought against ex-president Alberto Fernández after battery claims 14-08-2024 23:30 Prosecutors on Wednesday sought the indictment of former president Alberto Fernández for "injuries" and "threats" alleged by his ex-partner Fabiola Yáñez.
SCANDALOUS CLAIMS Alcohol, marijuana, violence: Details of Yáñez’s testimony against Fernández 14-08-2024 15:46 Fabiola Yáñez testified on Tuesday for four hours before prosecutor Ramiro González in the case alleging gender-based violence by former president Alberto Fernández.
GENDER VIOLENCE ALLEGATIONS Yáñez details Fernández gender violence claims in four-hour testimony 13-08-2024 18:24 Former first lady Fabiola Yáñez testifies for four hours before prosecutor as she details physical and psychological violence allegations against her ex-partner, former president Alberto Fernández.
GENDER VIOLENCE ALLEGATIONS Alberto Fernández denies hitting his former partner in an interview 13-08-2024 16:32 Both President Milei and Fernández's own former vice-president, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, have condemned the former president after his ex-partner, Fabiola Yáñez, denounced him for gender violence.
GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE La Cámpora introduces protocol to sanction members accused of abuse 13-08-2024 16:14 Following dismissal of key leader, Kirchnerite political youth organisation now has new protocol designed to protect women and oust those facing allegations.
GENDER VIOLENCE ALLEGATIONS Yáñez accuses ex-president Fernández of threats, harassment, abuse 12-08-2024 15:13 Former first lady Fabiola Yáñez confirms gender violence allegations against ex-president Alberto Fernández with a 20-page court writ denouncing serious injuries and abuse of authority.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Who covered up for Alberto Fernández? 12-08-2024 12:55 Social astonishment is multiplying in the face of the brazen hand-washing of leaders and ex-officials of the former Frente de Todos administration. by Javier Calvo
POLITICS Peronism forced to react to Fernández gender violence allegations 12-08-2024 12:32 Peronism, now in opposition, has been unable to recover from its electoral defeat and now faces a scandal that shows no sign of stopping. The accusations against Alberto Fernández by his former partner exposes the isolated responses of leaders who are unable to articulate joined-up thinking. by Rosario Ayerdi