FEATURE Santa Evita: Behind the scenes of the new series Yesterdat 10:51 The desecration of Eva Perón’s body is the setting for new Star+ series based on Tomás Eloy Martínez’s 1995 book. by Ernesto Ise
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.
Evita Argentina pays tribute to icon Eva Peron on 70th anniversary of death 27-07-2022 16:33 Argentina celebrated Eva Peròn on the 70th anniversary of her premature death this week, despite continued economic crises.
Banknotes Pesos get political with new bills featuring ‘national heroes and heroines’ 25-05-2022 15:27 President Alberto Fernández’s government moves to replace endangered wildlife designs introduced by Mauricio Macri administration with historical icons; Three women among those to feature on new banknotes, including Juana Azurduy and Maria Remedios del Valle.
TRAVEL & TOURISM Buenos Aires' famous Recoleta Cemetery is now charging tourists to enter 08-04-2022 13:29 Recoleta Cemetery began charging tourists to enter last Monday, prompting mixed reactions from city workers and tour guides alike. by Hannah Gonzalez
Peronist loyalty day Peronist Loyalty Day rallies deliver IMF criticism and controversy 19-10-2021 11:11 Peronist Loyalty Day celebrated over two days with anti-IMF declarations, marchers trampling on stones honouring Covid victims, President Fernández noticeably absent and CGT marchers blocking traffic.
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Miguel Pichetto: ‘Argentina’s true debate is between capitalism and ideologies glorifying poverty’ 30-07-2021 23:36 Former senator and vice-presidential candidate, who today serves as the nation’s auditor general, discusses Republican Peronism, the upcoming elections and “political discipline is essential.” by Jorge Fontevecchia
MIDYEAR AND CHRISTMAS BONUSES Argentina’s famed ‘aguinaldo’ bonus – an explainer 04-06-2021 23:56 It’s that time of the year again and there’s renewed curiosity on social networks about the origins of Argentina’s famed ‘aguinaldo,’ the benefit received by workers twice a year. by Carlos Piro
OBITUARY:CARLOS SAÚL MENEM (1930-2021) Carlos Menem: Peronist, president, playboy 20-02-2021 08:07 Late former governor, senator and president – who led the nation for a decade between 1989 and 1999, the longest period of a democratic leader in modern-day Argentina – dies aged 90 at a hospital in Buenos Aires. by Michael Soltys
‘ISABELITA’ TURNS 90 ‘Isabelita’ Perón turns 90, ostracised in Madrid 06-02-2021 09:46 Former president, who lead nation for less than 21 months, has 90th birthday in Madrid, where she has lived for the last four decades.
AND THAT REMINDS ME... All about Eva, whoops, Isabel 06-02-2021 09:40 The importance of trade unionism to Isabel Perón – truly the spine of the Peronist movement in her eyes – has been perhaps insufficiently stressed. by Michael Soltys
A DISASTROUS YEAR 2020 is coming to an end, luckily 26-12-2020 09:24 The spotlight on justice is irreversible and its consequences have defined the year, along with the coronavirus. by Beatriz Sarlo
OCTOBER 17 ANNIVERSARY Fernández vows to put Argentina ‘back on its feet’ in Peronist loyalty day speech 19-10-2020 16:24 President Alberto Fernández told his political backers and supporters on Saturday that he wants to rid Argentina of “hatred” and put the country “back on its feet.”
EDITORIAL Loyal to whom and to what? 17-10-2020 08:24 Today’s 75th Peronist Loyalty Day does not find the movement in its happiest moment amid coronavirus pandemic, economic slump and monetary chaos. But Peronism has known other grim anniversaries too.
BUENOS AIRES PROVINCE Court in La Plata orders eviction of Guernica encampment 09-09-2020 17:48 Appeals Court in La Plata orders clearance of occupied land on southern fringes of Buenos Aires, including eviction of estimated 2,500 poverty-stricken families.