News of fernandez

Colombia criticises Fernández’s comments over policing of protests

Yesterdat 00:13 President Iván Duque's government "firmly rejects" comments by Peronist leader Alberto Fernández that criticised "institutional violence" against protesters, who have been demonstrating for more than a week.

Is it time to leave or is Argentina worth it?

Yesterdat 00:06 Even more dangerous than outdated economics is the constant trench warfare that is Argentine politics, which begets disillusionment and feeds the brain drain.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Fernández set to depart on Euro tour with Guzmán in tow

06-05-2021 15:08 President Alberto Fernández will fly off to Europe on Friday, ahead of a series of meetings with various European leaders, including the Pope and Spain's King Felipe.

Question marks over Guzmán’s tenure as economy minister

04-05-2021 22:09 Martín Guzmán’s bid to force out Energy Undersecretary Federico Basualdo – frustrated for now despite counting on the support of President Alberto Fernández – has reignited rumours over the economy minister’s future and exposed infighting among the ruling coalition.

Alexis Guerrera sworn-in as new transport minister

03-05-2021 15:33 "It is not the best circumstances that leads me to assume the leadership of the Transport Ministry, but I am fully aware of facing the greatest political challenge of my career," declares new official.

Using Guzmán to undermine Alberto

01-05-2021 00:40 It goes without saying that if a minister is unable to dismiss an underling, a third-line official within his hierarchical structure, it’s the minister who should be abandoning ship. But it's not the economy minister’s authority that’s really at stake – it’s Alberto’s.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

May Day comes with a Mayday

01-05-2021 00:01 With President Alberto Fernández essentially extending more of the same for the next three weeks on Friday, neither the present nor the immediate future offer any escape from the grim data of the coronavirus pandemic.

Fernández extends curfew, school closures as Covid-19 cases rise

30-04-2021 15:30 As infections near three million, President Alberto Fernández announces three-week extension of anti-Covid-19 measures, including cancellation of in-person classes at schools in Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area until May 21.

United States set to embark on campaign of ‘vaccine diplomacy’

24-04-2021 01:38 US President Joe Biden will launch a campaign to share its stock of Covid-19 vaccines "as soon as possible," to prevent China and Russia from hogging the field in Latin America.

by Leandro Dario

Marcelo Figueiras: Laboratorios Richmond CEO delivers Sputnik VIDA

24-04-2021 01:32 Meet the 57-year-old businessman, who recently hosted Alberto Fernández at his Pilar plant and is overseeing a surge in his company’s stock price.

Fernández and Kicillof hold urgent meeting as ICU wards fill up

24-04-2021 00:27 Tighter restrictions may be on cards, with government leaders concerned by latest surge in Covid-19 fatalities.

Thinking green or greenbacks

24-04-2021 00:19 Argentina’s vision cannot afford to remain stuck in the 1970s of OPEC and ideological strife in energy any more than political terms – this country offers enormous potential for renewable energy.

Rodríguez Larreta: Schools in City will have classes tomorrow

19-04-2021 00:07 Buenos Aires City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta announces that he will adhere to court ruling and that schools in the nation’s capital will be open on Monday.

Protesters take to streets to reject tightened Covid measures

18-04-2021 08:20 Protesters took to the streets in Buenos Aires on Saturday to demonstrate against government’s tightened measures against Covid-19. Main rallies take place at Obelisk and outside Olivos presidential residence.

Rodríguez Larreta vows to challenge school closures before Supreme Court

17-04-2021 08:00 Buenos Aires City Mayor says he will do “everything possible to have children in class on Monday,” after president orders schools in AMBA to close for two weeks.

The school feud

17-04-2021 07:33 Fernández and Rodríguez Larreta, much to the dismay of the hawks in both coalitions, gave moderation a shot. Now the rift is back.

by Martín Gambarotta

Government's plan to stabilise rents sends prices skyrocketing in BA

16-04-2021 10:58 Landlords in Buenos Aires have raised the rent on apartments more than 60% ahead of a new law that gives the government control over price increases.

Fernández hits back at Bolsonaro over military's role during pandemic

15-04-2021 12:47 President Alberto Fernández responded to a mocking attack from his Brazilian counterpart Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday, following the Argentine leader's announcement of tightened restrictions to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic.

‘Dollar futures’: Case against Cristina Fernández de Kirchner dismissed

13-04-2021 22:16 Former president and host of former officials cleared of fraud in relation to futures contracts for the purchase of dollars; three-judge panel unanimously rules to dismiss allegations against vice-president, one of eight graft cases she faces in courts.

Jujuy governor encourages tobacco producers to switch to cannabis

12-04-2021 09:00 Jujuy Province Governor Gerardo Morales has suggested that tobacco farmers begin growing cannabis instead, potentially opening up a multi-million-dollar market – but the province's tobacco chamber isn't fully on board.