News of morales

Milagro Sala: ‘The courts do not work to do justice but according to political colours’

19-08-2022 13:18 In a feature-length interview, jailed Túpac Amaru leader Milagro Sala criticises Jujuy Province Governor Gerardo Morales and the courts, while calling on all political parties to work together to tackle rising poverty.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

DIPLOMACY

Ambassador talks up common ground at Canada Day event

01-07-2022 10:35 Canadian Ambassador to Argentina Reid Sirrs hosts reception marking Canada Day.

by Michael Soltys

HUMAN RIGHTS & POLITICS

Opposition outraged as President Fernández visits Milagro Sala

01-07-2022 09:35 Peronist leader sparks outrage among opposition by visiting detained Túpac Amaru leader in hospital; Frente de Todos leader sends strong message to Supreme Court and Jujuy tribunals.

Bolivia

Bolivian ex-leader Jeanine Áñez sentenced to 10 years in prison

13-06-2022 13:57 Bolivian ex-president Jeanine Áñez has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for an alleged plot to oust her rival and predecessor Evo Morales.

POLITICS

Milei lets rip after Juntos por el Cambio rules out electoral alliance

30-04-2022 01:15 Meeting of Juntos por el Cambio’s leaders ends in agreement that no political force will be added to coalition without unanimous approval, putting to bed rumours that outspoken libertarian economist could be asked to join.

JUJUY'S CANNABIS HARVEST

Jujuy prepares for ‘largest medicinal cannabis harvest’ in Latin America

27-04-2022 17:01 Jujuy Province Governor Gerardo Morales helps get “largest Latin American harvest” of cannabis grown for medicinal purposes underway; State-run firm Cannava has 80,000 plants over 35 hectares, which will help produce 25,000 kilogrammes of “pharmaceutical grade flower.”

Bolivian politics

Bolivia ex-leader Áñez stands trial for Bolivia coup

10-02-2022 11:19 Jeanine Áñez stands trial Thursday, accused of orchestrating the ouster of her predecessor as Bolivia's leader, Evo Morales.

IMF DEBT TALKS

Government and opposition at loggerheads over IMF deal

18-01-2022 16:57 Meeting between government and opposition to discuss talks to restructure multi-billion-dollar debt with the International Monetary Fund fall through, casting doubt over bipartisan support for deal.

Biden's democracy summit

Before Biden, president denounces OAS support for Bolivia 'coup'

10-12-2021 15:58 Argentina’s president delivers a speech focused on Latin America to Joe Biden’s summit on democracy, during which he criticises 2019 "coup" in Bolivia "endorsed by a large part of the international community and the OAS."

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Gerardo Morales: ‘I wouldn’t vote for Mauricio Macri again, no’

02-10-2021 08:36 Jujuy Governor Gerardo Morales on Radicalism, his fellow opposition leaders, the 2021 elections and why cannabis will soon mean more to his province than lithium and renewable energies.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

HUMAN RIGHTS

Human rights group presses Bolivia on jailed ex-leader's health

02-09-2021 09:12 The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) presses Bolivian authorities for information on the health of jailed ex-president Jeanine Áñez, who reportedly attempted suicide last month.

BOLIVIAN POLITICAL UNREST

Bolivia ex-leader Áñez tried to 'take her own life' in prison, says lawyer

22-08-2021 08:44 Bolivia's former interim president, right-wing leader Jeanine Áñez, tried to "self-injure" herself in the prison where she is being held and has "scratches" on her arm, but her health is stable.

HUMAN RIGHTS

IACHR experts: Bolivian security forces committed 'massacres' in 2019

18-08-2021 09:42 An independent group appointed by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights accuses Bolivia's security forces of carrying out "massacres" and "summary executions" during 2019 social unrest around disputed elections.

'Boliviagate'

Mauricio Macri faces probe over alleged ammunition shipment to Bolivia

17-07-2021 00:13 Prosecutor Claudio Navas Rial opens investigation, following government complaint against a number of former Mauricio Macri administration officials.

'Boliviagate'

Macri fiercely denies ‘Boliviagate’ allegations, slams Fernández

16-07-2021 02:03 Former president says his successor’s word has been “devalued” by allegations his administration sent lethal ammunition to Jeanine Áñez government in Bolivia that was used to repress followers of Evo Morales in 2019.

ALLEGATION

Bolivia: Argentina sent tear gas, ammunition to Áñez administration in 2019

09-07-2021 22:15 President Alberto Fernández apologises to the Bolivian government amid claims that tear gas and live ammunition were shipped then used to repress protests.

PASO PRIMARIES

Neuroscientist Facundo Manes confirms midterms run

06-07-2021 14:27 Popular neuroscientist says he has decided "to accept the invitation from the Radical Civic Union and participate in the next elections.” Manes expected to run for national deputy representing Buenos Aires Province.

by James Grainger

ELECTIONS IN JUJUY

Gerardo Morales consolidates power in Jujuy elections

29-06-2021 21:09 Jujuy Province's Radical Governor Gerardo Morales registered a huge landslide win last Sunday – his Cambia Jujuy list finished almost 30 percent ahead of the Frente de Todos coalition in provincial legislative and municipal elections.

Medical Marijuana

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.

ex-interim president

Bolivia's Áñez authorised for transfer from prison to hospital

20-03-2021 09:18 Bolivia's former interim president Jeanine Áñez will be allowed to transfer from prison to a hospital following poor health, a panel of judges said Friday, less than a week after her arrest on charges linked to the ousting of her predecessor Evo Morales.

LATIN AMERICA

Bolivia ex-interim president Áñez arrested in 'coup' probe

14-03-2021 07:53 Bolivia's former interim president Jeanine Áñez was arrested Saturday on terrorism and sedition charges over what the government claims was a coup attempt against her predecessor and political rival Evo Morales.

Global pandemic

Evo Morales: Fernández offered Covid-19 treatment in Argentina

14-01-2021 23:50 Former Bolivia president Evo Morales, who has tested positive for the coronavirus, said on Thursday he has received treatment offers from allies Argentina, Venezuela and Cuba.