News of power

Virginia García Beaudoux: ‘Feminism makes diversity visible’

19-09-2020 08:59 Professor, advocate, author and communications specialist Virginia García Beaudoux has been studying sexism in politics since the late 1990s. In an interview with the Times, she discusses female leadership, diversity, prejudice and more.

by Anina Hoffman

Quo vadis, Argentina?

15-08-2020 10:37 A guide to undering Argentina’s incomparable decline and what can we learn from the shortcomings of the Macri administration’s reforms.

by Nicolas Rodriguez-Brizuela

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

The curse of power in Argentina

04-07-2020 08:06 Several of the major corruption cases of the K decade could end up being dropped due to procedural abuses, aiding the newfound lack of political motivation of most magistrates.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Under cover of darkness

30-05-2020 10:43 Alberto has shown no signs of wanting to be his own man, whoever he may be. Far from rebelling against Cristina’s tutelage, he seems afraid to do anything that might displease her.

by James Neilson

Solar schooling: City school begins generating electricity for its neighbours

26-02-2020 15:53 Primary school in Villa Devoto installs 200 solar panels on its roof – enough to supply power to its buildings and to the wider neighbourhood.

by Claudio Corsalini

Is Alberto Fernández the man to unite Argentina?

10-12-2019 18:02 New president has long been a discreet backroom operator. But on Tuesday he announced big plans to rid the country of its political polarisation.

Alberto Fernández inaugurated as president of Argentina

10-12-2019 17:31 Peronist leader's inauguration marks the return of the country to the ranks of left-leaning nations at a moment of right-wing resurgence in the Western Hemisphere.

The chosen ones: Who's who in Alberto Fernández's Cabinet

10-12-2019 00:45 President-elect unveiled his team at press conference on Friday in Puerto Madero. Here's a guide to who's who in the incoming administration.

Economic crisis looms large as Alberto Fernández assumes office

09-12-2019 17:37 Against a backdrop of near-economic disaster, president-elect's biggest challenges will be leading the country out of recession – and navigating his coalition government.

Macri and Fernández embrace as Mass as Church calls for unity

09-12-2019 12:47 Church leader calls for "respect, unity and peace" as outgoing and incoming leaders attend Mass at Basilica of Our Lady of Luján,

Macri: Argentina is ‘better off than it was four years ago’

06-12-2019 00:24 In his final address to the nation as president, outgoing leader reflects on four years in office and pitches himself as the future leader of the opposition.

Fernández lines up Marco Lavagna to head INDEC statistics bureau

27-11-2019 17:02 Lawmaker and son of the former economy minister Roberto Lavagna will lead the national statistics bureau, president-elect confirms.

Fernández says Cabinet is 'basically defined' – but doesn't name names

21-11-2019 17:00 President-elect set to fill roles with members of his inner circle. Almost all still await an official request to join the new Cabinet – but many have already begun work on the roles they’re expected to take on.

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

Polarised – but balanced

02-11-2019 12:39 Macri not only escaped political obliteration last weekend but also improved his fallen image by proving a good loser, in contrast to the bad winners in at least two of the three main victory speeches – he thus stands consolidated as the future opposition leader, for now

Energy companies would likely bear cost of Fernández’s utilities shift

01-10-2019 16:29 Energy companies would likely be made to pay for Alberto Fernández’s move to slow hikes in electricity and natural gas prices.

Government, firms, unions agree one-off payment for private-sector workers

24-09-2019 09:45 Parties "agree mandatory salary payment of 5,000 pesos for private-sector workers," announces production and labour minister.

Government blames firm's 'faulty reprogramming' for June 16 black-out

04-07-2019 18:27 "The Argentine electrical system is robust, [but] a chain of failures led to collapse," Lopetegui said as he faced questioning over the unprecedented shutdown.

Millions hit by ‘historic’ blackout

22-06-2019 08:23 Argentina is no stranger to blackouts but never on an almost nationwide scale as from 7.07am on Father’s Day last Sunday with power only starting to return as from 1.30pm.