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POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC

Justice (reform) for all

01-08-2020 10:04 The judicial reform bill will truly test the ruling coalition's capacity for the first time since President Fernández took office late last year.

by Martín Gambarotta

POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC

Coalitions under stress

18-07-2020 08:37 Political rivals are accusing each other of being “haters” – but of course, one person's hater is another person's hero. The pressure, however, is not just external.

by Martín Gambarotta

JUNTOS POR EL CAMBIO

Opposition split over coalition’s reaction to Fabián Gutiérrez killing

11-07-2020 08:05 Reports emerge of unhappiness in Juntos por el Cambio coalition over controversial statement issued in wake of Fabián Gutiérrez’s death.

Spin-doctor's assessment

Durán Barba praises Fernández's handling of coronavirus crisis

09-04-2020 23:27 Political guru, who helped Macri to presidency in 2015, tells Juntos por el Cambio leaders to "think about the country" and "stand as Argentines, rather than as the opposition."

POLITICAL PAY-CUTS?

Politicians under pressure to trim salaries during virus crisis

04-04-2020 09:01 Demand for politicians to take pay cuts during coronavirus pandemic picks up. Move to trim political incomes backed by cacerolazo protests and most of opposition coalition – but not by all.

JUNTOS POR EL CAMBIO

Mauricio Macri quietly returns to political activity

18-02-2020 10:06 Former president opens new office on Avenida del Libertador, three blocks from the Olivos presidential residence; meets with Rodríguez Larreta, Patricia Bullrich and Pichetto.

by Ezequiel Spillman

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.

RALLY FOR PRESIDENT

Macri delivers farewell address to supporters at Casa Rosada

09-12-2019 13:59 Outgoing leader calls the last four years an era of "transformations" and promises his successor a "constructive opposition."

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."

RADICAL LEADERSHIP

Cornejo set to stay on as UCR chairman after talks with Morales

07-11-2019 18:01 Outgoing Mendoza governor set to stay on as Radical (UCR) party chairman, after talks with Jujuy's Gerardo Morales. However, Cornejo will not abandon ambitions to be the future opposition leader in Congress.

Carrió exits

Carrió’s exit helps Cambiemos moderates as Argentina heads into new era

04-11-2019 13:00 Outspoken lawmaker's departure is a triumph for the moderate faction of Juntos para el Cambio. It may also open the door to a productive dialogue between the soon-to-be opposition and incoming Peronist government.

by Ezequiel Spillman

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.

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?

LILITA TO STEP DOWN

Elisa Carrió confirms she will step down as lawmaker in March 2020

29-10-2019 17:16 Coalición Cívica leader, a three-time presidential candidate in 2003, 2007 and 2011, has been out of Argentina's most outspoken lawmakers for 25 years and is a key member of President Mauricio Macri's coalition.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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

Horacio Rodriguez Larreta wins re-election as Buenos Aires City mayor

27-10-2019 21:57 Juntos por el Cambio incumbent will serve another four years, despite difficulties for party's flagship candidates, President Mauricio Macri and Governor María Eugenia Vidal.

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.

ELECTIONS 2019

'I'm not going anywhere,' declares Vidal in closing rally

24-10-2019 20:38 Buenos Aires Province Governor María Eugenia Vidal holds final rally of her re-election campaign, with just days to go before Sunday's elections.

ELECTION 2019

Fernández tells Argentines he will protect their savings and dollar deposits

23-10-2019 13:53 Presidential frontrunner asks markets and Argentina to "be calm," promising not to raid personal savings should financial turbulence hit country post-election.

BLOOMBERG

Once-bitten Argentine investors aim to avoid panic on Sunday

23-10-2019 11:33 A victory by Alberto Fernández this weekend would leave investors in a holding pattern as they await clarity on his policies and a the appointment of a cabinet.

ELECTION 2019

Macri and Fernández trade blows in aggressive second debate

21-10-2019 03:04 More aggressive tone to second and last debate in Buenos Aires, as President Macri links rival to corrupt Kirchnerite officials and Peronist rival hits back, citing president's family. Left-winger Del Caño the pick of other four candidates.

by James Grainger

ELECTION 2019

Macri calls for comeback before huge crowd in Buenos Aires

20-10-2019 08:00 #SíSePuede march draws huge crowds to Obelisk, as president hails "rebellion of the people of peace."

ELECTION 2019

Macri’s longest and largest march – but will it be enough?

20-10-2019 00:42 One week before voters go to the ballot boxes, president tries to appeal to voters’ anger, frustration and dreams all at once.

by Carly Graf

ELECTION 2019

Fernández: 'Argentina's problem isn't Cristina. It's what Macri has left behind'

17-10-2019 08:01 Frente de Todos hopeful dismisses the worries that he would be unduly influenced by running-mate Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, should he win the October 27 election.

ELECTION 2019

Candidates clash over economy, Venezuela in first presidential debate

14-10-2019 01:39 Macri and Fernández clash over economic turmoil, debt and the crisis in Venezuela took in Santa Fe, as the country’s six presidential candidates went face-to-face in the campaign’s first debate.

ELECTION 2019

Rodríguez Larreta, Lammens clash in City mayoral debate

11-10-2019 11:24 Four candidates seeking to become next Buenos Aires City mayor face-off in televised debate.

PROVINCIAL RELATIONS

Supreme Court rules for provinces in row over tax, IVA cuts

02-10-2019 16:42 In a blow to the Macri administration, Justices rule that national government's post-PASO measures should not be funded by co-participatory funds.

ELECTION 2019

Before large crowd of supporters, Macri vows to turn around presidential race

30-09-2019 10:20 “This election can be turned around,” president tells crowd of thousands who descended on the Barrancas de Belgrano neighbourhood of the capital on Saturday for the first '#SiSePuede' rally.

Bloomberg

Juan Luis Manzur: Argentina needs a mature relationship with IMF

23-09-2019 15:48 Tucumán Governor Juan Luis Manzur says presidential hopeful Alberto Fernández is "a man of dialogue and consensus" who will honour Argentina's debt obligations.

BUENOS AIRES CITY

Fears for Cambiemos as polls show Lammens taking Rodríguez Larreta to run-off

20-09-2019 16:22 Two new surveys indicate City mayor will fail to break past 50-percent threshold required to win outright in first round round.

ELECTION 2019

Macri announces '#SíSePuede' march in bid to boost re-election campaign

19-09-2019 20:41 President announces 'La Marcha del #SíSePuede,' a series of 30 events in 30 cities across the country for supporters in bid to build momentum ahead of crucial October 27 vote.

CITY ELECTION

Espert endorses Rodríguez Larreta in race to be Buenos Aires City mayor

11-09-2019 14:08 The Frente Despertar leader announced his support for Rodríguez Larreta on Twitter, declaring that voting for the Juntos por el Cambio politician would prevent the city of Buenos Aires "from returning to past."

ELECTION 2019

Pichetto accuses Frente de Todos of 'hiding' CFK during campaign

21-08-2019 09:37 Pichetto alleges that former president was deliberately been sidelined as the opposition Peronist front sought to paint a more moderate image to voters.

ELECTION 2019

Lavagna calls for 'dialogue,' suspension of election campaign amid crisis

15-08-2019 17:09 'Third way' presidential candidate asks Macri to declare 'food and healthcare emergency' and asks for leaders to work together in order to address impact of ongoing economic turmoil.

PASO FALL-OUT

Elisa Carrió alleges election fraud, provides no evidence for claim

15-08-2019 10:05 Government insists election was 'transparent' despite claims of Macri-allied outspoken lawmaker. Journalist Jorge Lanata asks those alleging fraud to place to 'use their heads a little.'

ECONOMIC MEASURES

Macri offers mea culpa, announces measures to boost incomes

14-08-2019 11:09 President offers an apology for tetchy performance in Monday's press conference and tells Argentines 'he understands' their anger, announcing raft of measures to help workers and businesses.

PASO FALL-OUT

Utility stocks face gloomy outlook as downgrades mount

14-08-2019 09:55 Outlook for Argentina’s energy companies has worsened after primary election results raise concerns about the return of more intervention in utility prices.

BLOOMBERG – ANALYSIS

What the markets are telling Argentina's next leader

14-08-2019 09:45 To boost his credibility, Fernández could name someone with a track record in finance to reach out to creditors and the IMF, clearly signalling his commitment to follow through with the fiscal consolidation Macri has put in motion.

by Mac Margolis

ECONOMIC MEASURES

Macri set to announce economic measures to help citizens, firms

14-08-2019 09:29 President set to unveil measures including a boost to child-care benefits, extra tax exemptions for lower-income Argentines, and special conditions for small and medium-sized companies to pay taxes.