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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

DEATH OF ALBERTO NISMAN

CFK on Nisman doc: 'Netflix did what Commodore Py should do'

21-01-2020 13:41 Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner offers praise for new Netflix documentary, ‘Nisman: The Prosecutor, the President and the Spy.’

FIRST FOREIGN TRIP

Fernández flies to Israel in first foreign trip as president

21-01-2020 11:19 Argentine leader will attend commemorations marking Holocaust and 75th anniversary of liberation of Auschwitz. He will also meet with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin, in his first bilateral meeting as head of state on foreign soil.

FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF DEATH

Demonstrators demand justice on 5th anniversary of Nisman's death

20-01-2020 00:49 Demonstrators rally in Buenos Aires to declare prosecutor was murdered and demand justice. Strong oppositional tone at event, attended by Elisa Carrió, Patricia Bullrich and late prosecutor's mother.

DEATH OF ALBERTO NISMAN

Interview with Justin Webster, director of new Nisman documentary

17-01-2020 16:42 The director of the six-part Netflix documentary probing the death of Alberto Nisman explains why he believes that spy Antonio 'Jaime' Stiuso is crucial to the case, in this exclusive interview with Edi Zunino for Perfil.

by Edi Zunino

DEATH OF ALBERTO NISMAN

Five years on from his death, Nisman debate still rages on

17-01-2020 12:12 On eve of the fifth anniversary of his death, new Netflix documentary and planned demonstration keeps late AMIA special prosecutor in the spotlight.

First Foreign Trip

Symbolic and strategic: Fernández picks Israel for first foreign trip

17-01-2020 00:12 President’s decision to visit Jerusalem next week welcomed by Jewish community in Buenos Aires.

by Joseph Charney

EXTRAORDINARY SESSIONS

Full agenda for Congress ahead of return to activity

14-01-2020 12:36 President Fernández says law to create an "Economic and Social Council" is ready to be sent to Congress for debate, along with a host of other bills.

by James Grainger

CREATING NARRATIVES

Iran, Nisman and Netflix

11-01-2020 09:24 Documentaries can have such great power when it comes to building political narratives, much greater than that of journalism.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

THE DEATH OF ALBERTO NISMAN

Nisman, AMIA & the never-ending story

11-01-2020 08:03 The most basic details regarding Alberto Nisman’s demise have become the centre of an ideological conflict that should instead be purely criminalistic and scientific.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

DEATH OF ALBERTO NISMAN

Rabbani, Iranian accused in AMIA bombing probe, wades into Nisman debate

10-01-2020 16:48 Moshen Rabbani, former cultural attaché to Islamic Republic's Embassy in Buenos Aires, suggests AMIA special prosecutor was murdered and denies claims he masterminded AMIA bombing.

CORRUPTION & THE COURTS

Federal judge acquits Oyarbide in 'Cuadernos' graft case

09-01-2020 18:03 In related news, Claudio Bonadio acquits Guillermo Dietrich, Horacio Rodríguez Larreta and others of allegations regarding overpriced contracts for the construction of the Paseo del Bajo underpass.

ECONOMIC MEASURES

Kulfas praises businesses as government re-launches Precios Cuidados

08-01-2020 17:46 Government re-launches price-controls scheme with a list of 310 items, which includes "leading brand" products "at reasonable prices," according to officials.

DEATH OF ALBERTO NISMAN

Netflix show returns Alberto Nisman to spotlight

04-01-2020 08:01 Five years on from his death, new documentary arrives with six chapters of an hour, featuring dozens of testimonies – including that of current President Alberto Fernández, researchers, spies, FBI and CIA agents and unpublished images.

OLIVER STONE INTERVIEW

Collateral damage and the ‘American Empire’ – Oliver Stone heads south again

04-01-2020 07:49 An exclusive interview with the legendary film director, who visited Latin America once more as the region shifts back to the left.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

LATE PROSECUTOR'S DEATH

Fernández: I doubt Nisman committed suicide, but there's no proof of murder

02-01-2020 20:40 "I doubt that someone who was going through a euphoric moment could commit suicide," says president, as he comments on late prosecutor's death.

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.

2019 STRATEGY

Cristina’s bold call more than pays off

28-12-2019 08:48 As 2018 drew to a close, the mouth-watering prospect of a presidential race putting Mauricio Macri against Cristina Fernández de Kirchner was still a very real possibility. Fast-forward 12 months and much has changed.

by James Grainger

COURTS

Supreme Court clears women of murder charges after more than decade behind bars

27-12-2019 18:59 Cristina Vázquez and Lucía Cecilia Rojas absolved by nation's highest court of convictions for murder of a neighbour in 2001.

Ley de Solidaridad

Fernández's economic emergency law wins approval in Senate

21-12-2019 09:13 Sweeping legislative package will include imposing tax increases on sectors of the upper and middle classes, as well as providing tax incentives for production and tax benefits to the most impoverished.

EMERGENCY BILL

Senate set to approve Fernández’s emergency bill

21-12-2019 08:20 After a marathon session, lawmakers in the Chamber of Deputies approve new president’s legislative project, sending bill to Senate.

INTELLIGENCE SERVICES

Fernández taps Caamaño to lead overhaul of AFI intelligence agency

20-12-2019 13:35 Cristina Caamaño looks set to leader the overhaul of much-criticised intelligence agency, which the new president painted as a threat to democracy during his inaugural speech to the nation.

EX-BOLIVIA PRESIDENT

Exiled Morales convinced his party will win Bolivia election

17-12-2019 23:59 Bolivia's interim government, led by right-wing leader President Jeanine Añez, has yet to set a date for new elections but has barred Morales from standing.

NEW MEASURES

Government confirms 30% charge on overseas purchases coming

16-12-2019 07:05 Argentina will return to a “tourist dollar” policy, under which foreign transactions face a 30% surcharge over the official rate, Cabinet Chief Santiago Cafiero confirms.

NEW MEASURES

Government raises export taxes to fund new spending

16-12-2019 06:49 Fernández is replacing a levy of four pesos per dollar for many exports with a fixed charge of nine percent, according to a decree in the Official Gazette.

Corruption & The Courts

De Vido and Baratta released from prison to house arrest

15-12-2019 11:53 Two ex-Kirchnerite officials were released from detention late Friday night, after a ruling ordered they be committed to house arrest and wear ankle-monitoring bracelets.

PLAZA DE MAYO

Peronists usher in new era with party for the people

14-12-2019 11:06 Thousands gathered for music and celebration on inauguration, enduring sweltering heat to hear the first words from President Alberto Fernandez.

by Carly Graf

Buenos Aires Province

New Buenos Aires Province Governor Kicillof warns of 'emergency'

11-12-2019 14:47 In his first speech to lawmakers as chief of nation's most-populous province, former economy minister denounces failures of Mauricio Macri administration and says region faces an urgent emergency.

New government

Santiago Cafiero says government may declare state of emergency

11-12-2019 13:48 New Cabinet chief describes Mauricio Macri's government as the "worst in the history of democracy" in Argentina.

INAUGURATION

Trump's envoy skips inauguration over presence of Maduro minister

11-12-2019 08:53 Top adviser Mauricio Claver-Carone flew to Buenos Aires – but decided not to attend Alberto Fernández’s inauguration after learning that a minister from Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro would be attending.

PLAZA DE MAYO

From Plaza de Mayo, Cristina tells Alberto to 'trust in your people'

11-12-2019 00:46 Before a huge crowd in the Plaza de Mayo, new vice-president tells president to worry "about reaching the hearts of the Argentines" – and not so much about the frontpages.

ARGENTINA'S NEW LEADER

Is Alberto Fernández the man to unite Argentina?

10-12-2019 18:02 New president has long been a discreet backroom operator. But on Tuesday he announced big plans to rid the country of its political polarisation.

INAUGURATION

Alberto Fernández inaugurated as president of Argentina

10-12-2019 17:31 Peronist leader's inauguration marks the return of the country to the ranks of left-leaning nations at a moment of right-wing resurgence in the Western Hemisphere.

President’s first speech

Alberto Fernández vows to prioritise poverty over debt payments

10-12-2019 17:16 In speech stretching close to an hour, newly inaugurated president calls for great social contract and moves to rally support for his new agenda, as he tells IMF and bondholders that Argentina can't pay off debt.

Transition 2019

Santiago Cafiero: 'Cristina isn't a conventional vice-president'

10-12-2019 12:57 Hours before Alberto Fernández was sworn-in as president on Tuesday, his future Cabinet chief said in an interview that the former president would shape the vice-presidential role to her attributes.

INAUGURATION

Photo gallery: Alberto Fernández becomes Argentina's new president

10-12-2019 12:56 Peronist leader was sworn in as Argentina president on Tuesday, taking over from Mauricio Macri amid applause and singing by lawmakers and supporters in Buenos Aires.

TRANSITION 2019

Alberto Fernández sworn-in as Argentina's new president

10-12-2019 12:26 In a ceremony chaired by outgoing Vice-President Gabriela Michetti, Fernández took his oath pledging fealty to "God and the homeland." President Macri attends personally to hand over sash and baton.

Transition 2019

D-day arrives for Alberto Fernández as he takes office in Argentina

10-12-2019 10:33 Once low-profile politician assumes the presidency Tuesday with Cristina Fernández de Kirchner as his vice-president – a fact almost unthinkable a decade ago.

New Cabinet

The chosen ones: Who's who in Alberto Fernández's Cabinet

10-12-2019 00:45 President-elect unveiled his team at press conference on Friday in Puerto Madero. Here's a guide to who's who in the incoming administration.

Transition of Power

Fences removed from Plaza de Mayo ahead of Fernández's inauguration

09-12-2019 13:35 After years of debate around the barriers near the Casa Rosada, city workers removed them overnight Sunday ahead of Peronist leader's swearing-in.

Transition of Power

Macri and Fernández embrace as Mass as Church calls for unity

09-12-2019 12:47 Church leader calls for "respect, unity and peace" as outgoing and incoming leaders attend Mass at Basilica of Our Lady of Luján,

CABINET

Felipe Solá will be foreign minister, confirms Alberto Fernández

05-12-2019 16:17 President-elect also confirms that former presidential candidate and ex-Buenos Aires Province governor Daniel Scioli will serve as his ambassador to Brazil.

FUTURE OF MERCOSUR?

Changing Mercosur bloc meets in Brazil after US tariffs blow

05-12-2019 07:26 Focus of bloc's 55th summit – the last for President Mauricio Macri – looked set to be the arrival of Alberto Fernández in office. The Mercosur now has more immediate concerns: Donald Trump.

Bloomberg

Argentina bears fear more pain as Fernández de Kirchner returns

05-12-2019 07:05 The mood in Manhattan couldn’t be much gloomier toward Argentina just days before President-elect Alberto Fernandez takes office.

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.

Corruption & the courts

Fernández de Kirchner angrily denies graft claims as she testifies in court

02-12-2019 18:21 Former president made an unusual detour Monday on her way back to office, appearing in court to defend herself angrily against corruption charges stemming from her time in office.

Transition of Power

Talks over Cabinet down to three posts: security, transport, economy

01-12-2019 21:20 Less than five days out from Alberto Fernández's December 6 deadline for announcing his Cabinet, at least three key posts remain unfulfilled. Who will head the security, economy and transport portfolios?

by Rosario Ayerdi

TRANSITION 2019

Bullrich hails US cooperation as she begins to bid farewell to Security Ministry

29-11-2019 20:23 The outgoing Security Minister Patricia Bullrich hosted a ceremony on Wednesday to celebrate cooperation with the US, to the surprise and criticism of some current and former government officials.

by Luciana Bertoia

CORRUPTION & THE COURTS

Fernández de Kirchner to face trial on alleged 'misuse' of presidential aircraft

29-11-2019 13:32 Vice-president-elect also asks that her statements in her trial for public works corruption in Santa Cruz Province be transmitted live.

Penitentiary system

Argentina's prison population grew 55% over last six years

29-11-2019 07:00 Number of those incarcerated grew by 55% between 2013 and 2019, reaching a total of more than 63,000 people, new data shows. Significant rise in figures under Macri administration.