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Bloomberg

Kicillof shows restraint as he takes on creditors once again

16-01-2020 15:45 Governor delivers tough message to bondholders, as Buenos Aires Province asks creditors to accept delay onUS$250-million principal payment due January 26.

SALARY NEGOTIATIONS

Fernández asks workers not to make ‘excessive demands’ in wage talks

03-01-2020 06:00 “I want to ask those who work to take the situation into account and not make undue demands because that impacts economic results,” said the president in an interview with Radio 10.

DIEGO AND ALBERTO

Maradona meets President Fernández at the Casa Rosada

26-12-2019 15:48 President Alberto Fernández – a fan of Argentinos Juniors – welcomed Diego Maradona to the Casa Rosada on Thursday, with the footballing legend later taking to the building's famous balcony.

LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE

Fernandez paves way for changes as Congress debates emergency law

19-12-2019 22:16 President says in message posted on Twitter that he wants lawmakers to "improve" legislative package, saying he has the votes to pass bill but wants to "build trust among everyone."

CENTRAL BANK CHIEF

Government will continue making payments during debt talks, says Pesce

19-12-2019 07:42 Speaking at event at the American Club, new Central Bank chief says government wants to continue making debt payments while it renegotiates with creditors in the coming months.

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.

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.

TRANSITION 2019

Bolsonaro says trade with Argentina will go on, despite Fernández

09-12-2019 13:30 Reports in the Brazilian press suggest Brazilian leader won't send a government minister to president-elect's inauguration.

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,

NEW GOVERNMENT

Fernández names Miguel Ángel Pesce as Central Bank chief

06-12-2019 22:39 Economist will lead Argentina’s Central Bank during the administration of president-elect Alberto Fernández, who announced his Cabinet appointments in a press conference on Friday.

CADENA NACIONAL

Macri: Argentina is ‘better off than it was four years ago’

06-12-2019 00:24 In his final address to the nation as president, outgoing leader reflects on four years in office and pitches himself as the future leader of the opposition.

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.

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.

Transition of Power

Pino Solanas: 'None of Argentina's biggest problems will be fixed in four years'

03-12-2019 07:00 Newly confirmed ambassador to UNESCO speaks about his new role, the Frente de Todos coalition and the most urgent needs of Argentina.

by Mariano Beldyk

BLOOMBERG

Fernández planning simultaneous debt talk with IMF and private bondholders

26-11-2019 13:24 President-elect's team believes holding simultaneous debt negotiations with private bondholders and the IMF will smooth the way for a better deal.

Transition 2019

Fernández says Cabinet is 'basically defined' – but doesn't name names

21-11-2019 17:00 President-elect set to fill roles with members of his inner circle. Almost all still await an official request to join the new Cabinet – but many have already begun work on the roles they’re expected to take on.

Transition of Power

Rossi: Máximo Kirchner would be 'an excellent' caucus leader in lower house

20-11-2019 13:04 In an interview with Canal 26, Rossi said there was a “high level of agreement” among lawmakers that the son of former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner should lead the caucus in the Chamber of Deputies.

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."

PRESIDENT-ELECT

Alberto Fernández says he won't rush debt deal

18-11-2019 16:12 Frente de Todos leader says he won’t rush the debt agreement process to ensure he gets a good deal for the country.

bloomberg

Argentine bonds sink to 36 cents as Fernández stays mum

13-11-2019 17:43 Investors are seeking definition and signs Argentina will do everything to avoid default. But president-elect Alberto Fernández still hasn't detailed his plans.

Bolivia Political Crisis

Fernández: 'Faurie is an unfortunate part of our diplomatic history'

12-11-2019 10:10 Tensions escalate between Argentina's outgoing and incoming governments over how to best address the situation in next door Bolivia.

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.

PRESIDENT-ELECT TELLS CGT

Alberto Fernández: 'The labour movement is part of my government'

08-11-2019 17:11 Argentina's next leader praises Perón at umbrella union group's headquarters as he attends meeting and calls on union leaders to back his social-economic pact.

UPROAR AT REMARKS

Flybondi founder sparks controversy by describing Peronism as 'a cancer'

06-11-2019 18:00 Low-cost airline asks founder Julian Cook to resign from position on board, after he described Peronism as "a cancer that has destroyed Argentina little-by-little for decades."

BILATERAL RELATIONS

Bilateral spat between Bolsonaro and Fernández escalates yet again

06-11-2019 17:43 In the latest round of confrontation, outspoken Brazilian leader sends tweets about three companies allegedly closing their factory doors in Argentina – and now looks set to downgrade diplomatic representation at Alberto Fernández's inauguration.

RELATIONS WITH WASHINGTON

Alberto Fernández planning US trip to visit Trump, oil majors

04-11-2019 15:20 Spokespeople for the Frente de Todos leader confirm president-elect intends to visit the US after his assumption on December 10, for a trip that would include a meeting with Donald Trump and a stop in Houston, Texas.

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.

BLOOMBERG

Ex-BNP Paribas banker is potential bridge between Argentina, creditors

31-10-2019 15:13 Bondholders turn to Marcelo Delmar, the former head of Latin American debt capital markets at BNP Paribas SA, for guidance as they gear up for restructuring talks with President-elect Alberto Fernández’s government.

BUENOS AIRES PROVINCE

Kicilloff asks Vidal to rollback rate increases, as two talk transition

31-10-2019 13:42 Governor-elect of nation's most-populous province met with outgoing governor María Eugenia Vidal in La Plata on Thursday, as talks begin over changeover.

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.

Election 2019

Fernàndez: We want to end the suffering for all Argentines, for once and for all

28-10-2019 09:48 President-elect confirms he will meet with outgoing leader Mauricio Macri at La Casa Rosada Monday morning.

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.

Election 2019

Fernández de Kirchner calls on Macri to 'take necessary measures'

28-10-2019 01:16 Newly elected vice-president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner calls upon President Macri to fulfill his duties until his final day in office and to pave the way for a smooth transfer unto the hands of President-elect Alberto Fernández.

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

'We will continue being an alternative,' says Vidal after defeat

27-10-2019 22:42 Governor Vidal and Governor-Elect Axel Kicillof continue to provide alternative visions for Argentina’s future, but only one will hold office for the next four years.

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.