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.
TRANSITION 2019 Fernández tells IMF chief Argentina will 'comply with debt obligations' 20-11-2019 09:49 President-elect tells IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva that he has a plan to grow the economy and tackle the nation’s debt without "more fiscal adjustments."
TRANSITION 2019 Fernández struggles to counter narrative that Cristina will be in charge 11-11-2019 16:43 Alberto Fernández is Argentina's next president. But before even taking charge he is battling claims that he is just a puppet for ex-president Cristina Kirchner.
Carrió exits Carrió’s exit helps Cambiemos moderates as Argentina heads into new era 04-11-2019 13:00 Outspoken lawmaker's departure is a triumph for the moderate faction of Juntos para el Cambio. It may also open the door to a productive dialogue between the soon-to-be opposition and incoming Peronist government. by Ezequiel Spillman
TRANSITION Macri tells Cabinet to offer 'maximum collaboration" to Alberto Fernández 31-10-2019 16:33 President uses Cabinet meeting to instruct officials to prepare "all elements and materials" for incoming government, with Peronist government set to take power on December 10.
ELECTION 2019 Return of Peronism raises hopes – and expectations – among downtrodden 30-10-2019 17:49 Sunday's election result has created expectations among segments of poor, low-wage workers and excluded groups of better times ahead. But will rolling back the Macri adminstration's austerity measures be as simple as it sounds?
First appearance Alberto Fernández promises governors he will lead 'a federal Argentina' 29-10-2019 14:29 In first public appearance since being elected president, Frente de Todos leader criticises Macri administration's policies and vows that "no-one else will go hungry in Argentina."
ALBERTO PRESIDENTE Fernández to shift stances on Latin America, US, Venezuela, Brazil, China 29-10-2019 13:28 Fernández has signalled that Argentina will return to its alignment with the left-wing governments of Latin America. That could see closer ties with Mexico and Venezuela, and greater tensions with Brazil, the region’s biggest economy.
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.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS Arrival of Fernández set to deepen fragmentation in Latin America 29-10-2019 07:27 Peronist victory in Argentina's presidential election is set to cement a rift between region's largest nations, and suggests turbulence could extend for years.
ELECTION 2019 IMF chief: 'We look forward to engaging' with new Argentina government' 29-10-2019 07:05 "We look forward to engaging with his administration to tackle Argentina's economic challenges and promote inclusive and sustainable growth that benefits all Argentines," says IMF chief
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Argentine bonds decline in post-election trading, peso stable against dollar 28-10-2019 17:21 Local bonds dropped by the most in about eight weeks on Monday, as investors sought more clarity on economic policy under Alberto Fernández and his running-mate Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.
BLOOMBERG Blow for farmers, boon for drillers? Election's winners and losers 28-10-2019 16:47 Agricultural producers fear shit in tax rates on soybeans, wheat and beef and tighter capital controls, but Fernández will likely do his best to spur drilling in Vaca Muerta and boost mining exports.
ELECTION 2019 Alberto Fernández gives Macri the names of his transition team 28-10-2019 16:03 At a breakfast meeting at the Casa Rosada, Peronist president-elect informs Mauricio Macri of the names of officials who will oversee the transition between the two governments.
INTERVIEW WITH NET TV Durán Barba analyses Macri's defeat to Alberto Fernández 28-10-2019 02:41 Presidential advisor and political analyst addresses relationship between Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and president-elect Alberto Fernández. Yet he avoided specifics that led to Macri’s loss.
BLOOMBERG Fernández wins in Argentina as voters rebuff Macri's austerity 28-10-2019 00:22 Opposition candidate wins presidential election, ousting pro-market incumbent Mauricio Macri at a time of economic crisis.
ELECTION 2019 British ambassador congratulates Fernández on election win 28-10-2019 00:14 Britain's representative in Argentina says he's ready to "continue expanding relations" between two countries, in wake of recent reports suggesting Peronist leader may review existing agreements with London.
ELECTION 2019 Macri concedes defeat and extends a hand to Alberto Fernández 27-10-2019 22:39 President invites Peronist rival or breakfast at the Casa Rosada, describing Frente de Todos leader as "president-elect."
ELECTION 2019 First election results: Fernández 47.2%, Macri-Pichetto 41.4% 27-10-2019 21:16 Alberto Fernández emerges with near six-point lead with 71.58% of votes counted, as President Mauricio Macri improves performance on PASO primaries. Rodríguez Larreta on track to win City in first round, as is Kicillof in Province.
ELECTION 2019 Exit polls indicate Alberto Fernández wins election in first round 27-10-2019 20:00 Frente de Todos leader calls for unity after exit polls indicate Macri will lose election. Kicillof likely to win in Buenos Aires Province; Rodriguez Laretta to win race in the City.
ELECTION 2019 Voters head to polls as presidential election gets underway 27-10-2019 12:28 Opinion polls point to a victory for Peronist hopeful Alberto Fernández, as President Mauricio Macri seeks re-election and four more years in office.
ELECTION 2019 Fernández tells Argentines he will protect their savings and dollar deposits 23-10-2019 13:53 Presidential frontrunner asks markets and Argentina to "be calm," promising not to raid personal savings should financial turbulence hit country post-election.
BLOOMBERG Once-bitten Argentine investors aim to avoid panic on Sunday 23-10-2019 11:33 A victory by Alberto Fernández this weekend would leave investors in a holding pattern as they await clarity on his policies and a the appointment of a cabinet.
ELECTION 2019 Macri and Fernández trade blows in aggressive second debate 21-10-2019 03:04 More aggressive tone to second and last debate in Buenos Aires, as President Macri links rival to corrupt Kirchnerite officials and Peronist rival hits back, citing president's family. Left-winger Del Caño the pick of other four candidates. by James Grainger
ELECTION 2019 Macri calls for comeback before huge crowd in Buenos Aires 20-10-2019 08:00 #SíSePuede march draws huge crowds to Obelisk, as president hails "rebellion of the people of peace."
ELECTION 2019 Macri’s longest and largest march – but will it be enough? 20-10-2019 00:42 One week before voters go to the ballot boxes, president tries to appeal to voters’ anger, frustration and dreams all at once. by Carly Graf
ELECTION 2019 'Fernández-Fernández' ticket makes rare joint appearance in La Pampa 18-10-2019 07:30 Alberto Fernández and his running-mate, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, who head the Frente de Todos ticket, mark Peronist loyalty day with only their third joint appearance of election campaign.
ELECTION 2019 Fernández to toughen Argentina’s stance on Malvinas, if elected 18-10-2019 07:00 Frente de Todos frontrunner plans to review all of Argentina’s bilateral agreements with the United Kingdom dating back to 1989 if elected, according to reports in local outlets.
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.
BLOOMBERG Polls vanish from public conversation in final stretch before election 16-10-2019 08:55 Reputable public opinion surveys have disappeared from nightly news shows and aren’t published on newspapers’ front pages, after pollsters were way off in the August PASO primaries.
ELECTION 2019 Jorge Capitanich wins race to become next governor of Chaco Province 15-10-2019 10:20 Current mayor of Resistencia, who led the northeastern province as governor from 2007 to 2013, hails 'boost' for 'Fernández-Fernández' presidential ticket after being returned to office by voters.
ELECTION 2019 Candidates clash over economy, Venezuela in first presidential debate 14-10-2019 01:39 Macri and Fernández clash over economic turmoil, debt and the crisis in Venezuela took in Santa Fe, as the country’s six presidential candidates went face-to-face in the campaign’s first debate.
PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE Poll concerns for Macri as he prepares to face Fernández in debate 11-10-2019 16:53 New survey indicates Frente de Todos frontrunner has extended lead to more than 20 points since PASO primaries. Sunday’s presidential debate in Santa Fe offers opportunity for Macri to shake-up race.
ELECTION 2019 Rodríguez Larreta, Lammens clash in City mayoral debate 11-10-2019 11:24 Four candidates seeking to become next Buenos Aires City mayor face-off in televised debate.
ELECTION 2019 Alberto Fernández launches plan to tackle hunger in Argentina 07-10-2019 17:55 Presidential hopeful unveils 'Argentina sin Hambre' programme with criticism of Macri administration. Candidate will seek to bring together officials, representatives from companies and leaders of social organisations in order to tamp down prices.
ELECTION 2019 Macri's latest campaign promise: Children will learn English from kindergarten age 03-10-2019 16:32 President's latest campaign promises are to connect all state schools to Internet and to ensure Argentine children learn English from kindergarten age.
PROVINCIAL RELATIONS Supreme Court rules for provinces in row over tax, IVA cuts 02-10-2019 16:42 In a blow to the Macri administration, Justices rule that national government's post-PASO measures should not be funded by co-participatory funds.
GENDER VIOLENCE Macri promises new gender violence measures as femicides mount up 02-10-2019 14:33 President vows "concrete measures" as part of re-election campaign. Announcement comes a day after MuMalá feminist organisation reveals there has been a femicide every 32 hours in Argentina since the turn of the year.
ELECTION 2019 Before large crowd of supporters, Macri vows to turn around presidential race 30-09-2019 10:20 “This election can be turned around,” president tells crowd of thousands who descended on the Barrancas de Belgrano neighbourhood of the capital on Saturday for the first '#SiSePuede' rally.
ELECTION 2019 Suárez's victory in Mendoza provides boost for Macri's re-election bid 30-09-2019 10:01 Rodolfo Suárez, Radical candidate running for Cambia Mendoza, emerges victorious with margin of more than 15 points over Peronist rival Anabel Fernández Sagasti, offering president timely boost.
BLOOMBERG Alberto Fernández aiming for higher tax take from wealthy individuals 30-09-2019 07:00 “Companies pay taxes, not individual persons. They do not pay for their wealth. And that must be changed,” Fernández said. “So what we have to do is focus on those taxpayers and ask them to help."
Bloomberg Juan Luis Manzur: Argentina needs a mature relationship with IMF 23-09-2019 15:48 Tucumán Governor Juan Luis Manzur says presidential hopeful Alberto Fernández is "a man of dialogue and consensus" who will honour Argentina's debt obligations.
BUENOS AIRES CITY Fears for Cambiemos as polls show Lammens taking Rodríguez Larreta to run-off 20-09-2019 16:22 Two new surveys indicate City mayor will fail to break past 50-percent threshold required to win outright in first round round.
ELECTION 2019 Macri announces '#SíSePuede' march in bid to boost re-election campaign 19-09-2019 20:41 President announces 'La Marcha del #SíSePuede,' a series of 30 events in 30 cities across the country for supporters in bid to build momentum ahead of crucial October 27 vote.
CITY ELECTION Espert endorses Rodríguez Larreta in race to be Buenos Aires City mayor 11-09-2019 14:08 The Frente Despertar leader announced his support for Rodríguez Larreta on Twitter, declaring that voting for the Juntos por el Cambio politician would prevent the city of Buenos Aires "from returning to past."
ELECTION 2019 Alberto Fernández: Difficult times ahead due to 'decimated' economy 10-09-2019 07:48 "If I win, I know that the first years of my management will be difficult because I will receive a decimated economy," declares Frente de Todos presidential candidate.
PRESIDENTIAL HOPEFUL Alberto Fernández: We're 'virtually' in default and must renegotiate IMF deal 19-08-2019 09:19 Fernández, now the clear favourite to win upcoming presidential elections October 27, laid out his views of the economic situation in a series of newspaper interviews over the weekend.
ELECTION 2019 Lavagna calls for 'dialogue,' suspension of election campaign amid crisis 15-08-2019 17:09 'Third way' presidential candidate asks Macri to declare 'food and healthcare emergency' and asks for leaders to work together in order to address impact of ongoing economic turmoil.
PASO FALL-OUT Elisa Carrió alleges election fraud, provides no evidence for claim 15-08-2019 10:05 Government insists election was 'transparent' despite claims of Macri-allied outspoken lawmaker. Journalist Jorge Lanata asks those alleging fraud to place to 'use their heads a little.'
ECONOMIC MEASURES Macri offers mea culpa, announces measures to boost incomes 14-08-2019 11:09 President offers an apology for tetchy performance in Monday's press conference and tells Argentines 'he understands' their anger, announcing raft of measures to help workers and businesses.