News of independence

Scotland's leader Sturgeon announces shock resignation

15-02-2023 13:23 Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced her resignation Wednesday after more than eight years leading its devolved government, in a shock move jolting UK politics on both sides of the border.

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Emperor Pedro I's heart returns to Brazil for 'state visit'

23-08-2022 11:46 Brazil celebrates 200th birthday with preserved heart parade. Emperor Pedro I, declared Brazil independent from Portugal in 1822, and was buried in Brazil. His heart, however, was kept in Portugal. It will make a ‘state visit’ in September.

INDEPENDENCE DAY RALLY

Anti-government protesters take to streets on Independence Day

10-07-2022 09:27 Protesters march to Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada to demonstrate against government on Independence Day.

Exclusive interview

US Ambassador Marc Stanley: ‘I see a once in a generation opportunity for Argentina'

01-07-2022 14:30 Joe Biden’s envoy in Buenos Aires discusses his approach to diplomacy, bilateral relations and President Fernández's upcoming trip to Washington.

by James Grainger

EDITORIAL

Could justice be just just?

09-10-2021 12:16 Unfashionable as this opinion might be, Argentine justice is showing various signs of a robust independence from outside pressures in exceptionally volatile political times.

BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO

Human Rights Watch: Brazil's Bolsonaro 'threatening' democracy

15-09-2021 14:13 President Jair Bolsonaro is "threatening democratic rule" with his attacks on Brazil's Supreme Court and electoral system, Human Rights Watch warns.

BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO

Bolsonaro ‘politically isolated’ – despite the bluster

11-09-2021 10:20 Brazilian leader marked Independence Day with huge rallies, but analysts say president is just seeking to sow chaos.

BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO

Bolsonaro backs off attacks on Brazil's institutions

09-09-2021 21:57 President Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday backed off his heated attacks on Brazil's federal institutions, insisting that his recent jabs at the Supreme Court just came "in the heat of the moment."

BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO

Bolsonaro claims 'freedom is at risk' as he riles up base in Brazil

07-09-2021 15:20 Fighting record-low poll numbers, a weakening economy and a Judiciary he claims is stacked against him, President Jair Bolsonaro called huge rallies for Brazilian independence day Tuesday, seeking to fire up his far-right base.

BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO

Brazil on edge as Bolsonaro tells his base to take to the streets

06-09-2021 13:54 President Jair Bolsonaro has urged Brazilians to come out in force on Tuesday to show their support for his government. It’s shaping up to be an all-or-nothing gauge of his chances of re-election.

EDITORIAL

Independence marked yesterday, whither tomorrow?

10-07-2021 00:01 Protests alone do not offer the people a future any more than the erratic improvisations of the Frente de Todos coalition.

INDEPENDENCE DAY PROTESTS

Opposition rallies with agricultural producers against 'populism'

09-07-2021 17:19 Protesters rally against President Alberto Fernández's government on July 9, Argentina's Independence Day.

News of independence

Scotland's leader Sturgeon announces shock resignation

Emperor Pedro I's heart returns to Brazil for 'state visit'

Anti-government protesters take to streets on Independence Day

US Ambassador Marc Stanley: ‘I see a once in a generation opportunity for Argentina'

Could justice be just just?

Human Rights Watch: Brazil's Bolsonaro 'threatening' democracy

Bolsonaro ‘politically isolated’ – despite the bluster

Bolsonaro backs off attacks on Brazil's institutions

Bolsonaro claims 'freedom is at risk' as he riles up base in Brazil

Brazil on edge as Bolsonaro tells his base to take to the streets

Independence marked yesterday, whither tomorrow?

Opposition rallies with agricultural producers against 'populism'

With Brazil’s backing, Argentina wins acceptance to BRICs bank

India supports Argentina’s bid to join BRICS, says ambassador

Taylor Swift Argentina tickets are a bargain with inflation over 100%

In distorted Buenos Aires rental market, it's dollar vs peso

Máximo in Beijing and the concept of ‘gestión’

Lukashenko se habría "desmayado" y estaría "sangrando por todas partes" tras su visita a Putin

Los resultados de las elecciones municipales de Córdoba

Elisa Carrió contra Mauricio Macri: "Su lado oscuro está jugando para que pierda Juntos por el Cambio"

El gobierno de Kicillof cerró un manicomio, habló de "centro de vulneración" y los psiquiatras se enojaron

Anomia e implosión de Juntos por el Cambio