AS I SEE IT The opposition takes to the streets 22-08-2020 09:58 These days demonstrators are well-behaved men and women who wear facemasks not for fear of getting recognised by the cops, but because they have no desire to get infected by the coronavirus. by James Neilson
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
Emergency Bill Debate over government's omnibus 'emergency' bill rages on 18-12-2019 20:39 Lawmakers are set to vote on the massive piece of legislation on Thursday that would formalise the "triple" emergency and set in motion a series of economic reforms to address the crisis
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 José Mayans tapped to lead unified Peronist caucus in Senate 03-12-2019 17:50 Sources say the longtime member of the Justicialist Party was selected after negotiations between governors and vice president-elect Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.
ELECTION 2019 One way, or another 26-10-2019 08:39 Amid economic and social disarray, voters head to the polls tomorrow as Argentina decides whether to back Alberto Fernández’s unified Peronist ticket or President Maurico Macri’s appeal for four more years. by James Grainger
Election 2019 Macri: 'We must not listen to those that destroyed Argentina' 25-10-2019 17:21 President returns to site of his 2015 triumph to close his '#SíSePuede' campaign before huge crowd in Córdoba. “A new era of relief is coming to all Argentines," he tells crowd.
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."
argentina What we learned this week: September 22 to 27 28-09-2019 03:55 Key stories from the last seven days.
argentina What we learned this week: September 1 to 6 07-09-2019 01:16 Key stories from the last seven days.
IN HIS OWN WORDS Pichetto calls Argentina "sick" for allowing deported Peruvian woman to return 05-09-2019 15:02 "A drug-trafficking, criminal Peruvian woman was sentenced, completed her punishment and was expelled. Now the entire world is in solidarity with the Peruvian woman. It’s incredible,” declares President Macri's running-mate.
INTERVIEW: PERIODISMO PURO Pichetto: 'Words like 'irreversible' are too rigid for Argentine politics.' 31-08-2019 00:55 From Peronist Senate stalwart to vice-presidential candidate. President Mauricio Macri’s running-mate, Miguel Ángel Pichetto explains why Juntos por el Cambio can still win in October. by Jorge Fontevecchia
Elections 2019: Campaign watch Macri should drop out of the presidential campaign 31-08-2019 00:42 More people might actually vote for Macri if they see he has made a political sacrifice for the common good. by Marcelo J. Garcia
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.
PASOS 2019 Pichetto: “This is a punishment from the middle class” 12-08-2019 13:59 The Peronist leader said after the stunning defeat of the Juntos por el Cambio ticket that it was a reaction from people who were hurt by the 2018 devaluation.
BLOOMBERG Investors trim risk ahead of Argentina's ‘coin toss’ primaries 09-08-2019 09:51 Investors are pulling back from Argentina before the PASOs, with the potential for a boom or bust ahead.
ELECTION EXPLAINER Argentina's PASO primaries: What you need to know 08-08-2019 21:34 Argentina goes to the polls on Sunday for “open, simultaneous and obligatory primaries.” Confused? Here's a breakdown of what you need to know.
2019 Elections Pink House swoops on unaffiliated governors as PASOs loom 20-07-2019 08:02 The first major electoral test for national candidates in 2019 is August 11 when Argentina goes to the polls for a primaries vote.
2019 Elections Ironic CFK compares Macri gov't to Soviets, defends Kicillof 20-07-2019 08:00 Former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner fires back at her fellow vice-presidential candidate Miguel Angel Pichetto who labelled her candidate for governor Axel Kicillof a "marxist".
2019 ELECTIONS Peronismo cool 06-07-2019 12:36 While Peronism’s chameleonic capacities should surprise no-one, it is interesting that the exhaustion with the Kirchnerite brand of Peronism that had worn out the vast majority of society in 2015 has given way to a more inclusive, all-round version of the historic political trend. by Agustino Fontevecchia
KEY STORIES June 24th-30th: What We Learned This Week? 29-06-2019 11:08 What has caught our eye the last seven days?
OMAR PEROTTI Santa Fe: Governor-elect throws support behind Fernández-Fernández 26-06-2019 11:07 Peronist candidate for governor Omar Perotti secured control of Santa Fe on June 16 against the Progressives, who had ruled the province for three terms.
2019 Elections Peronists set to dominate divided Congress 23-06-2019 16:53 While all eyes are on the presidential elections in Argentina, the race for the country's Congress is key to understanding what policy scenarios the next government will face. by Gabriel Ziblat
ELECTION 2019 Macri pickup places Cristian lead within margin of error 22-06-2019 10:33 Race tightens as real campaign starts with definition of candidacies.
ELECTIONS 2019: CAMPAIGN WATCH Electoral slates in, time to go to the shrink 22-06-2019 10:29 More broadly, the political establishment would also need to explain why the country has to vote in a primary in August in which none of the presidential candidacies competing in. by Marcelo J. Garcia
2019 ELECTIONS When everything changes so that nothing changes 22-06-2019 10:14 That Cristina still has a chance to make a comeback is as much a consequence of Macri’s disastrous economic policy as it is a conscious decision by his electoral team, led by Cabinet Chief Marcos Peña and Ecuadorian political analyst Jaime Durán Barba. by Agustino Fontevecchia
ELECTORAL RACE Macri-Pichetto: the real story behind the scenes 22-06-2019 08:03 There was a previous bond uniting the destinies of Macri and Pichetto. In that Pink House meeting in which I heard about this issue for the first time, I asked what might be Durán Barba’s opinion when he returned from a trip abroad. by Gustavo González
ELECTIONS 2019: CAMPAIGN WATCH Can Pichetto deliver what the establishment believes he can? 15-06-2019 09:08 “Emotions are not an aspect of my personality,” the Senator said in his first press round as vice-presidential candidate. by Marcelo J. Garcia
ELECTION 2019 In the spotlight: Who exactly is Miguel Angel Pichetto? 15-06-2019 08:44 A record of loyal service indicates Pichetto enjoys working with presidents – and the senator for Río Negro has been a useful ally for Macri in recent years. Previous comments involving xenophobia and misogyny, however, stain his record.
ELECTORAL RACE Battle-lines drawn with last-minute veeps 15-06-2019 07:43 Pichetto, Urutbey picked to accompany Macri and Lavagna, Massa formalises deal with Kirchnerism.
Election 2019 Pichetto: 'There will be a lot of Peronism behind the president' 14-06-2019 18:20 Peronist leaders met for lunch Friday in Buenos Aires. Yesterday Pichetto participated in a cabinet meeting.
Election 2019 Lavagna, Urtubey team up for elections under ‘Federal Consensus 2030’ banner 12-06-2019 16:35 Barely 24 hours after the Macri-Pichetto ticket was announced, ex-economy minister seals deal with Salta governor Juan Manuel Urtubey to run on ‘third way’ line-up.
ELECTION 2019 Cambiemos rebrands as 'Juntos por el cambio' in wake of Macri-Pichetto announcement 12-06-2019 12:55 Following hot on the tails of President Mauricio Macri's announcement that Río Negro Senator Miguel Ángel Pichetto as running-mate in October's election, we now have a name for the ticket: Juntos por el Cambio, or 'Together for the Change.'
Election 2019 Urtubey to contest presidency as his former allies abandon Alternativa Federal 12-06-2019 10:12 The departure of Miguel Angel Pichetto and Sergio Massa from the Alternativa Federal ('Federal Alternative') front leaves Salta Governor Juan Manuel Urtubey contesting the presidency solo.
Election 2019 Wall Street applauds Macri's choice for vice-president 12-06-2019 09:25 Yields on Argentine sovereign debt registered their biggest drop since August 2016, amid optimism that Pichetto, an opposition leader who has previously been critical of the government, will boost Macri's chances with moderate voters at the ballot box.
ELECTION 2019 Macri chooses Miguel Pichetto as vice-presidential running-mate 11-06-2019 16:46 Cambiemos leader confirms he will run for president seconded by Miguel Ángel Pichetto, national senator for Río Negro and leader of the opposition Justicalist Party (PJ) caucus in the upper house.
2019 Elections Lavagna team meets to reaffirm 'third option' message 02-06-2019 08:46 Economist Roberto Lavagna continues touring the country as a presidential hopeful despite growing signs of Peronist unity which would hurt his chances in a polarised race. by Rosario Ayerdi
DISSIDENT PERONISTS Lavagna's absence at Alternativa Federal summit raises eyebrows 22-05-2019 18:43 At dissidents' summit, Schiaretti, Massa and Urtubey urge clarity over primaries race. TV star Marcelo Tinelli and former BA governor Daniel Scioli invited to join ranks. by Diamela Rodríguez