News of elections 2023

Rumours and confirmations: Milei assesses potential cabinet options

26-08-2023 00:27 Propelled by his PASO primary victory, the libertarian lawmaker’s team is hurriedly assessing its options. The presidential hopeful has already said who will be heading Ministries of Foreign and ‘Human Capital,’ the latter pooling sensitive areas under the leadership of a woman with an unknown background. Who might join a Javier Milei cabinet if he is elected as president: confirmed names and rumours.

by Giselle Leclercq

Next electoral tests: Santa Fe, Chaco and Mendoza

23-08-2023 21:58 After the national PASO primaries, September arrives with three key provincial elections that will shape the new political map. Santa Fe, Chaco and Mendoza will choose their next governors with Jorge Capitanich’s re-election hopes in doubt.

by Pablo Varela

Traders go to US for Argentina stocks to hedge election bet

02-08-2023 13:53 Investors are cautiously looking at US-listed shares of Latin American companies with operations in Argentina, anticipating benefits from market-friendly policies after this year's elections, but refraining from direct investment until long-term stability is established.

IMF to loan Argentina as much as US$10.8 billion this year

31-07-2023 16:08 The International Monetary Fund has agreed to provide Argentina with up to US$10.8 billion in loans as part of a refinancing agreement, allowing the country to navigate its economic challenges ahead of the presidential elections, but meeting the fiscal and reserve accumulation goals will pose significant challenges according to analysts.

Protesters rally in Resistencia to demand justice for Cecilia Strzyzowski

20-06-2023 09:45 Hundreds of chaqueños took to the streets of Resistencia on Monday to demand justice for Cecilia Strzyzowski, the 28-year-old who has been missing since June 1.

Opposition outperforms Capitanich in Chaco PASO primaries

19-06-2023 18:19 Juntos por el Cambio’s candidates claim a five-point lead over Jorge Capitanich's ruling party in Chaco Province PASO primaries.

Argentina’s political hegemony crumbles in the face of primaries

17-06-2023 06:04 In a nation accustomed to charismatic leaders that create vertical organisations, the fragmentation of the political field is creating a whole lot of stress and volatility. And savagery has taken over.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Suspected femicide rocks Chaco in build-up to primary

15-06-2023 21:10 Protests in Resistencia call for justice for Cecilia Strzyzowski, 28, missing since June 1; Her former husband, scion of a powerful political family, is among seven being detained in custody.

Jorge Macri chosen as PRO mayoral candidate in City

30-05-2023 17:45 Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta confirmed that Jorge Macri will be PRO's solo candidate in Buenos Aires City; Ex-Vicente López leader outperforms Fernán Quirós in polling.

Patricia Bullrich: ‘I’m carrying out a campaign of truth’

26-05-2023 17:00 Presidential hopeful and former security minister on having the character to lead, the challenges facing Argentina and how she wants to change the country.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

Lacking results, Massa tries to sustain a possible presidential bid

16-05-2023 16:39 With inflation soaring and damaging his chances of a run for the Casa Rosada, Argentina’s economy minister is shifting back to a political approach

by Rosario Ayerdi

‘Super Sunday’ elections continue run of ruling party wins

15-05-2023 18:14 Peronist governors in the provinces of Tierra del Fuego, La Pampa and Salta returned for new terms.

Supreme Court suspends elections in San Juan, Tucumán

09-05-2023 18:19 Supreme Court suspends provincial elections in San Juan and Tucumán, just five days before voters are due to go to the ballot-box.

Ruling parties win gubernatorial elections in La Rioja, Jujuy and Misiones

08-05-2023 11:08 No surprises in first ‘Super Sunday’ of year as Argentina’s 2023 election calendar advances; Hugo Passalacqua elected governor in Misiones by huge margin; Ricardo Quintela secures re-election for Frente de Todos in La Rioja; Radical Carlos Sadir triumphs in Jujuy to succeed Gerardo Morales.

Amid turbulence and tensions, PRO puts on united front

27-04-2023 19:47 Key leaders from the centre-right party meet on Friday in San Isidro with talks over the opposition coalition’s line-up for the elections ongoing. 

Córdoba leads way as politicians splash cash on social media

26-04-2023 22:59 Data showing the biggest spenders on Meta over the last 90 days reveals huge investments from Córdoba; Schiaretti and Lousteau coughing up the most, though keep an eye on ‘satellite’ accounts used to hide spending.

by Julian D'Imperio

Disgraced ex-mayor ousted amid scandal plans another run for office

09-04-2023 10:06 Juan Rosario Mazzone, disgraced former mayor of the small town of El Bordo in Salta, attempts political comeback after serving a three-year sentence for corruption of minors; 70-year-old was ousted from post in 2015 after leaked photos showed him posing half-naked with minors.

Eduardo ‘Wado’ de Pedro: Frente de Todos will hold presidential primary

05-04-2023 11:55 Interior minister and La Cámpora leader Eduardo ‘Wado’ de Pedro says ruling coalition will go to PASO to decide its presidential candidate, adding that outcome is a result of a unilateral decision by President Alberto Fernández.

Enemies

15-03-2023 11:55 Does Alberto Fernández really believe that he has a chance of winning a head-to-head battle with a candidate supported by Cristina, or better still, with the vice-president herself?

by Carlos De Angelis

100% inflation in Argentina opens the door for a presidential upset

15-03-2023 10:05 Javier Milei is known for his rage-filled rhetoric calculated to shock. With the country in economic turmoil, the radical conservative is climbing in the polls ahead of elections for the top job.