COMMEMORATION 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."
Bloomberg World’s biggest carnivores are turning their backs on beef 03-02-2020 15:08 In Argentina, red meat consumption in the country has fallen to its lowest level in a century due to galloping local inflation. The national meal is a strategic issue for President Alberto Fernández, who is seeking to further cap the price to make beef affordable again.
CORRUPTION & THE COURTS From prison, jailed Kirchnerites call for ‘Christmas without political prisoners’ 26-11-2019 19:00 De Vido, Boudou, D'Elia, Milagro Sala among group of Kirchnerites facing legal woes. Group calls on followers to march to Comodoro Py courthouse on Thursday, November 28.
TRANSITION 2019 In Néstor’s footsteps 23-11-2019 11:01 Argentina has a history of presidents who campaigned doing one thing and then ended up doing another. Some observers say the same thing may happen with Fernández. by Martín Gambarotta
CORRUPTION & THE COURTS Courts drops two charges against Fernández de Kirchner, proceeds with another 30-10-2019 08:00 Vice-president-elect remains under investigation in number of probes related to alleged corruption during her government. She denies all the claims against her.
CRISTINA'S RETURN Cristina Fernández de Kirchner returns to the corridors of power 29-10-2019 13:08 Former president, sitting senator and vice-president-elect is once again returning to a top position of power, a development that's rattling investors.
2019 Elections 'We're back and we're going to be better,' vows Alberto Fernández 28-10-2019 00:45 Joined by Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and Axel Kilicof onstage, president-elect Alberto Fernández gave a fiery speech to a crowd of supporters at the Frente de Todos Bunker in Chacarita, Buenos Aires.
ELECTION 2019 Fernández: 'Argentina's problem isn't Cristina. It's what Macri has left behind' 17-10-2019 08:01 Frente de Todos hopeful dismisses the worries that he would be unduly influenced by running-mate Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, should he win the October 27 election.
LOVE & LA GRIETA Single? Kirchnerite? 'Tinder K' can help you find your future Peronist partner 04-10-2019 16:39 They say opposites attract – but that's not quite the way of things on Facebook's 'Tinder K' groups, where committed Kirchnerites come together in a bid to find their perfect Peronist partner.
LATIN AMERICA Statue of Néstor Kirchner removed from Unasur's headquarters in Quito 27-09-2019 16:41 Moves comes as Ecuador requests return of headquarters and with countries quitting the bloc in wake of shift in regional politics.
CHINA POLL New poll reveals three-quarters of Argentines hold positive view of China 27-07-2019 08:00 New survey by Argentina Project and Poliarquía reveals that 76% of Argentines hold a positive view of China – and that 54 percent would prioritise relations with Beijing over Washington if forced to choose. by Lucas Robinson
'El Retorno' CFK faces new corruption charge over hotel purchase 08-07-2019 10:04 El Retorno is located near Lago Gutiérrez, 12 kilometres from the centre of Bariloche. Margarita Stolbizer's complaint against the former president will allege she and her associates used dirty money to purchase the property in 2013.
FERNÁNDEZ DE KIRCHNER Widow's or ex-leader's? Government forces CFK to choose her pension 04-06-2019 23:17 The government has decided that ex-president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner must choose which pension she wants to receive.
BLOOMBERG Alberto Fernández tells markets he won't lead Argentina into default 04-06-2019 12:58 Seeking to reassure investors, presidential hopeful tells reporters he won’t lead the country into default if he wins the presidential election in October.
ELECTION 2019 Fernández-Fernández ticket launched as race for Casa Rosada steps up a gear 26-05-2019 23:52 Alberto Fernández and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner kick off their campaign for October's election, calling on Argentines to come together in a "great social pact."
'FERNÁNDEZ-FERNÁNDEZ' TICKET Alberto Fernández, CFK line up first joint appearance in Merlo this Saturday 22-05-2019 15:06 Alberto Fernandez and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner likely to attend event in Greater Buenos Aires this Saturday, which falls on 16th anniversary of day Néstor Kirchner assumed presidency.
ELECTION 2019 Roberto Lavagna makes up his mind: 'I am a candidate for president' 20-05-2019 17:07 With the deadline for candidates to register for the PASO primaries fast approaching, the line-up is becoming more defined by the day: Roberto Lavagna has now confirmed that he will run for the presidency.