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Fernández de Kirchner slams courts in write-up of government's first year

11-12-2020 00:37 Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner airs strong criticism of judicial branch, especially the Supreme Court, whom she accused of participating in "lawfare" and "guaranteeing the impunity of Mauricio Macri officials who looted and indebted" the country.

Ecuador angered by CFK's 'intervention' into 'domestic affairs'

09-12-2020 18:33 Ecuador's Foreign Ministry protests "inopportune statements" made by Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, after Argentina's vice-president expressed concern over a presumed lack of democracy in the country.

Argentina can avoid a devaluation, says Domingo Cavallo

30-10-2020 14:35 Former economy minister Domingo Cavallo tells Bloomberg in an interview that it’s still possible to avoid a one-off devaluation of the peso.

Fernández pays tribute to Néstor Kirchner on 10th anniversary of death

27-10-2020 16:08 In an emotional speech that culminated in tears on Tuesday, Alberto Fernández hails Néstor Kirchner as a president “who changed the history of Argentina."

Cracks surface in Argentina’s ruling coalition as crisis deepens

16-10-2020 11:13 Multiple rifts between different factions within Alberto Fernández's Frente de Todos coalition are coming to light, including including the president's more centrist bloc and the far-left supporters of powerful Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.

Macri: Peronism has been 'kidnapped' by CFK for more than a decade

13-10-2020 11:27 “Peronism has been kidnapped by Cristina Fernández de Kirchner for more than 10 years and co-opted by irrationality, charges former president in first major interview since leaving office.

Anti-government protesters take to streets across country

20-09-2020 22:30 Rallies take place in cities across Argentina for a second consecutive Saturday, as demonstrators express anger at coronavirus lockdown, currency controls, controversial transfer of judges and judicial reform bill.

Fernández signs decree formalising removal of judges investigating CFK

17-09-2020 19:21 In wake of Senate vote boycotted by opposition, president signs three decrees to annul transfers of three judges involved in corruption cases against Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.

Argentina’s ties with China deepen under Fernández

22-08-2020 08:27 Peronist leader leads charge to develop ties with Asian giant, which is now Argentina’s largest trading partner. Trip to Shanghai pencilled in for early November, with business, the pandemic and pork topping the agenda.

by Juan Luis González

Protesters call new rally against government’s judicial reform bill

21-08-2020 00:17 Demonstrators to stage new rally marching on Congress on August 26 in protest of the government’s judicial reform bill.

CFK sues Google over 'thief of the nation' search engine result

06-08-2020 18:13 The complaint stems from May 17 when a Google search into the former president's name returned a result with "Thief of the Argentine Nation" in the place where her political position should have been.

Amid opposition criticism, Fernández unveils judicial reform

30-07-2020 01:55 President announces he will send a bill to Congress to reform federal justice system. Proposes merging federal courts for criminal and corporate law while increasing their number, thus diluting the power of the current 12 benches in Comodoro Py.

Fabián Gutiérrez, ex-secretary to Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, found dead

04-07-2020 17:30 Gutiérrez, a former private secretary to ex-presidents Néstor Kirchner and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, had last been seen in El Calafate on Thursday. At least four individuals have been arrested and three have admitted to the crime, says investigating judge.

The curse of power in Argentina

04-07-2020 08:06 Several of the major corruption cases of the K decade could end up being dropped due to procedural abuses, aiding the newfound lack of political motivation of most magistrates.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Argentina moves to nationalise one of world’s biggest soy suppliers

08-06-2020 23:25 President Alberto Fernández has dipped into the play book of his vice-president, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, with his plan to seize crop trader Vicentin SAIC.

Good behaviour won't deliver Argentina from economic pain

03-06-2020 15:50 Argentina deserves debt relief, but also a credible way forward. The country still needs a path to growth, new investment and the prospect of fiscal reasonableness beyond the pandemic – and that is where the road map ends.

by Mac Margolis

Senate to return to activity on May 13 after CFK bends for opposition

05-05-2020 16:30 Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner chooses May 13 for the year’s first Senate session, following negotiations with the opposition over the rules for virtual procedure. 

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner keeps a low profile amid virus pandemic

10-04-2020 18:21 Vice-president will still not return to frontline of politics, despite her 14-day quarantine period coming to an end. However, this week, she did meet with President Alberto Fernández and is regularly in contact with Buenos Aires Province Governor Kicillof and regional mayors about the pandemic.

Phoneline for quarantine violations receives 1,500 reports on first day

18-03-2020 20:15 #134 phoneline set up by Security Ministry flooded with calls from concern citizens, as coronavirus panic sets in.

by Cecilia Devanna

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner heads to Cuba, despite coronavirus crisis

17-03-2020 09:55 67-year-old vice-president leaves Argentina to visit daughter in Havana – ignoring Alberto Fernández's call for all those aged over 65 to remain in self-isolation at home.