JUDICIARY Senator presents bill to reform Supreme Court 26-04-2022 16:28 Río Negro senator and former governor Alberto Weretilneck presents bill to reform Supreme Court, proposing 16 justices, gender equality and greater federalism.
POLITICS Argentina’s ‘war against inflation’ provokes unrest in ruling coalition 05-04-2022 12:26 Officials in the ruling Frente de Todos coalition disagree on the best strategy for tackling this crucial battle. by Rosario Ayerdi
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Germán Martínez: ‘If we do things well, the IMF agreement will be settled in March’ 25-02-2022 22:00 Germán Martínez, the ruling coalition’s whip in the lower house, discusses congressional approval of the IMF agreement, replacing Máximo Kirchner and the future of Frente de Todos. by Jorge Fontevecchia
Politics Máximo Kirchner becomes chairman of Buenos Aires Province branch of PJ 26-12-2021 12:41 La Cámpora leader Máximo Kirchner formally assumes chairmanship of the Buenos Aires Province branch of the Justicialist (Peronist) Party.
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Horacio Rosatti: ‘How vulnerable people are treated defines a society’ 18-12-2021 00:01 In his first interview since becoming Supreme Court Chief Justice, Horacio Rosatti discusses his political background, speaking up and reform of the nation’s highest tribunal. by Jorge Fontevecchia
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Aníbal Fernández: ‘The worst for Alberto has already happened’ 10-12-2021 23:30 Security Minister Aníbal Fernández on Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, his provocative rhetoric, political experience and why Argentina is beginning a new stage of government with a newly empowered Alberto Fernández. by Jorge Fontevecchia
Dia de la Militancia Fernández calls on opposition to help him 'mobilise the economy' 18-11-2021 09:28 Tens of thousands of government supporters marched on Wednesday to the Plaza de Mayo to mark 'Dia de la Militancia' and express their support for President Alberto Fernández.
Peronist loyalty day Peronist Loyalty Day rallies deliver IMF criticism and controversy 19-10-2021 11:11 Peronist Loyalty Day celebrated over two days with anti-IMF declarations, marchers trampling on stones honouring Covid victims, President Fernández noticeably absent and CGT marchers blocking traffic.
SUPREME COURT Horacio Rosatti chosen to be new chief justice of Supreme Court 24-09-2021 02:01 Former mayor and Peronist official, who was appointed to nation's highest tribunal in 2016 by a decree from Mauricio Macri, chosen to lead Supreme Court for next three years.
POST-PASO FALLOUT Fernández de Kirchner blasts president over ‘catastrophic’ loss 16-09-2021 21:26 Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner slammed President Alberto Fernández in an open letter on Thursday, heightening the extraordinary political crisis that has gripped the ruling Frente de Todos coalition.
PASO 2021: OPINION & ANALYSIS Facing up to defeat 14-09-2021 10:09 The defeat was logical enough, but in Argentina, the logical does not always happen. by Rosendo Fraga
SHOCK ATTACK Provincial lawmaker in Corrientes Province shot during election rally 27-08-2021 21:32 Peronist deputy Miguel Arias in stable condition after being shot in the abdomen during closing campaign rally on Thursday night.
VIRAL VIDEO ROW President defends angry teacher pushing Peronist politics in classroom 27-08-2021 20:48 Video goes viral showing fierce debate between a La Matanza teacher and one of her students over Peronist politics. President defends suspended educator.
Dirty politics A hatchet job for the perfect punching bag 21-08-2021 09:26 President Alberto’s hypocrisy will lower the count in the most populous electoral district of the nation, along with his pseudo-apology, and his subsequent backtracking. Yet, Alberto was chosen specifically for this reason: he’s the perfect punching bag. by Agustino Fontevecchia
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Daniel Scioli: 'Don’t underestimate Alberto Fernández' 12-06-2021 00:00 Former vice-president, governor of Buenos Aires Province and presidential candidate on Alberto Fernández, the upcoming midterms and rebuilding bilateral relations as ambassador to Brazil. by Jorge Fontevecchia
EDITORIAL 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.
POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC 2020: Don't look back 12-12-2020 09:33 For all the pain caused by a killer disease coming out of nowhere, even it has not been able to put an end to Argentina's infamous political rift. Tensions, however, are also hitting both coalitions. by Martín Gambarotta
MARADONA & POLITICS Maradona, a Peronist with a high political profile 28-11-2020 08:46 No fan of Mauricio Macri, Diego Maradona did not shy away from expressing his political views. A self-declared Peronist and fan of left-wing Latin American leaders, he famously viewed Fidel Castro as a hero.
EDITORIAL Loyal to whom and to what? 17-10-2020 08:24 Today’s 75th Peronist Loyalty Day does not find the movement in its happiest moment amid coronavirus pandemic, economic slump and monetary chaos. But Peronism has known other grim anniversaries too.
Energy Fernández unveils plan to boost production at Vaca Muerta 17-10-2020 08:05 President Alberto Fernández says Argentina wants energy firms to invest some US$5 billion to boost hydrocarbon production and generate jobs in the country’s prized Vaca Muerta shale deposits.