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Sergio Berni walks the line as the coalitions bend

26-11-2022 06:26 Sergio Berni is once again walking on the edge of a tightrope, a situation he knows all too well.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

The president’s health

24-11-2022 17:14 After President Fernández’s health episode in Bali, there are doubts about the "Alberto diet." One thing is for certain: power makes you sick.

by Nelson Castro

Fernández de Kirchner decries loss of ‘democratic pact’ in speech

18-11-2022 00:08 Amid shouts from supporters for her to make a presidential run, Argentina's vice-president delivers fiery take on the country’s current situation, while dodging any direct announcement as to candidacies.

President’s health scare overshadows progress at G20 summit

17-11-2022 19:49 President Alberto Fernández suffered a health scare in Indonesia and was forced to skip a series of sessions and meetings. Yet despite the challenges, Argentina emerged with a satisfactory outcome from the Bali get-together.

by Rosario Ayerdi

Argentina’s annual inflation spikes to 88%, topping G20 countries

15-11-2022 17:00 Consumer prices rose 88% in October from a year ago, surpassing Turkey’s 85.5% rate for the highest among Group of 20 nations.

President hospitalised after suffering gastritis at G20 summit in Bali

15-11-2022 10:03 Argentina's president suffers illness at G20 Leaders Summit and is briefly hospitalised. After receiving treatment, he goes ahead with bilateral meeting with Chinese premier Xi Jingping.

Alberto Fernández eyes progress in Bali at G20 summit

14-11-2022 13:37 Russia-Ukraine talks and IMF surcharges on the agenda for the president, who will attend event hosted by US leader Joe Biden and hold a bilateral meeting with Chinese Premier Xi Jingping.

President vows to promote dialogue between Russia, Ukraine at G20

13-11-2022 13:12 Alberto Fernandez says he will utilise contacts with other G20 leaders to try to bring Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table.

President travels to friendly France, brushing coalition tensions aside

10-11-2022 18:35 Alberto Fernández travels to France, putting 11,000 kilometres between him and the fights in Frente de Todos. His friendship with Emmanuel Macron contrasts sharply with relations with his own vice-president.

by Rosario Ayerdi

CFK demands removal of judge in assassination attempt probe

10-11-2022 14:52 Cristina Fernández de Kirchner demands recusal of Judge Maria Eugenia Capuchetti in explosive intervention, linking opposition politician Gerardo Millman to failed attack and alleging assailants’ political connections have not been thoroughly investigated.

Fernández de Kirchner stokes speculation on presidential run

04-11-2022 21:27 Vice-president calls for a political 'reorganisation,' on Friday, hinting at the possibility of a presidential run next year as speculation builds about her candidacy.

Government tries to tempt tourists in search for dollars

04-11-2022 00:07 Authorities to let tourists use their credit and debit cards to tap more generous parallel new exchange rate in bid to boost Central Bank reserves.

Fernández flies to São Paulo to congratulate Lula on election win

31-10-2022 11:10 President Alberto Fernández heads to São Paulo for a meeting with Brazil's new president-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

The hypocrisy of calling for consensus in an era of polarisation

29-10-2022 06:00 The distance between what politicians say in public and their actions is incredibly large, and it’s not clear whether this is a prerequisite or a consequence of the profession.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Changing horses in midstream

15-10-2022 06:26 With the exits of Gómez Alcorta and Moroni in the first half of this month, President Fernández has now parted company with fully three-quarters of his original 20-strong Cabinet.

by Michael Soltys

The Mayor

15-10-2022 06:01 While Horacio Rodríguez Larreta represents a centrist tendency in Argentine politics, the true protagonists are still Macri and Cristina.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Argentina’s political crisis restarts with ministers leaving

10-10-2022 16:14 Cabinet shake-up, with three ministers departing in as many days, is the latest episode of Argentina’s ongoing political crisis.

IMF board approves review, frees up additional US$3.8 billion in funds

08-10-2022 10:17 International Monetary Fund's board approves a new loan tranche of US$3.8 billion to Argentina; Government granted two waivers.

Public transport fares to increase 40% in December

06-10-2022 00:44 Transport Minister Alexis Guerrera says extent of hike is still being analysed but confirms that fares in Buenos Aires metropolitan area will rise by “an approximate average of 40%” before the end of the year.

Fernández congratulates 'dear' Lula for Brazil election 'victory'

03-10-2022 13:15 President Alberto Fernández congratulates ex-Brazil president on his "victory in the first round."