ALBERTO'S PIVOT TO KIRCHNERISMO Radicalised 06-03-2021 08:11 It is troubling to see how both President Alberto Fernández and certain leaders in the opposition have given up their “post-grieta” posture all too quickly, proving their political and ideological fragility. by Agustino Fontevecchia
Politics, power & Peronism Plan Máximo: First the province, then the presidency 16-01-2021 08:03 Máximo Kirchner, 43-year-old son of two former presidents, aims to head the Buenos Aires provincial branch of the PJ movement, before using it as a launching-pad for the 2023 elections. The ultimate goal? The Casa Rosada. by Carlos Claá & Rodis Recalt, Noticias
Congress Senate passes bill to limit commercial use of fire-destroyed land 07-12-2020 19:44 The Senate has passed a law placing bans of up to 60 years on any changes in the use of land razed by fire, including real-estate projects, in order to avoid speculation.
Revenue-sharing row City mayor rails against 'political attack' as tensions over funding soar 03-12-2020 11:20 Political tensions have surged back to the fore in Argentina after the Chamber of Deputies approved by a 129-118 vote a sharp cut in this city’s federal revenue-sharing funding on Tuesday following a marathon 20-hour session and intense debate.
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.”
ARGENTINA ABLAZE Government eyes bill to limit commercial use of fire-destroyed land 04-10-2020 23:07 Frente de Todos proposes bill that would prevent agricultural and real-estate firms from benefitting from destruction and clearance of land devastated by fire.
CORRUPTION & THE COURTS Opposition outcry as Anti-Corruption Office withdraws from CFK graft case 15-05-2020 15:38 Argentina’s Anti-Corruption Office says it is withdrawing as a plaintiff in the Hotesur and Los Sauces hotels money-laundering case involving Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and her two children.
PERONIST COALITION Máximo Kirchner emerges from shadows to play key role for government 22-01-2020 09:00 42-year-old national lawmaker is increasingly comfortable with Peronism's return to power and is emerging out of the shadows, positioning himself as a "builder" of consensus. by Rosario Ayerdi
CORRUPTION & THE COURTS Rulings deliver mixed blessings for Kirchners in the courts 02-01-2020 19:52 Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner committed to trial for alleged misallocation of public works contracts, while her son Máximo Kirchner was acquitted of campaign-funding irregularities.
CONGRESS Rossi: Máximo Kirchner will be confirmed as Frente de Todos caucus chief 03-12-2019 15:26 "Máximo Kirchner will be the next president of the bloc, it will be formalised," says FpV leader in lower house, speaking Monday.
UNIONS AND LABOUR With Fernández present, Yasky's CTA approves reunification talks with CGT 04-10-2019 08:58 Presidential frontrunner Alberto Fernández attends meeting in Lanús, at which CTA members vote to back opposition and open talks with CGT with view to reunification, nearly three decades on from split. by Aurelio Tomás
MONEY-LAUNDERING CHARGES Florencia Kirchner told to present new medical report before courts 12-09-2019 13:57 After six months in Cuba – and with new reports emerging that claim her health is not improving – former president's daughter told to present updated clinical history before federal court.
2019 elections Campaigning heats up with signs of highly polarised election 11-07-2019 12:00 President Macri's official coalition launch event dominated by references to inheritance left by Fernández de Kirchner administration.
2019 Elections Vidal suspects Máximo Kirchner will seek presidency in 2023 08-07-2019 10:08 Governor of Buenos Aires province María Eugenia Vidal speaks out against challenge by Kirchnerite gubernatorial candidate Axel Kicillof: 'La Cámpora will govern. It won't influence, it will govern'.
2019 Elections Recalde, Donda to contest BA City: report 02-06-2019 08:49 The Kirchnerite movement in Buenos Aires City will not hold a primaries race to determine its candidates. Instead, all eyes are on Mariano Recalde and Victoria Donda.