News of primaries

NEW MINISTER

Hernán Lacunza begins work after being sworn in as new finance minister

Yesterday 08:58 "I want to thank Hernán Lacunza for accepting this complex responsibility in such a difficult time," declares President Macri at Casa Rosada ceremony.

BLOOMBERG

YPF bonds hit record low after Fernández-Fernández PASO win

13-08-2019 09:16 Bonds drop amid fears Peronist victory will lead to re-imposition of regulated energy prices.

ANALYSIS: PASOs 2019

Fontevecchia: Macri, Fernández must begin transition of power now

12-08-2019 16:31 Alberto Fernández has still not woken up to the fact that he's the virtual president-elect. When he spoke on Sunday evening, upping the ante to gain even more votes in October, he spoke of "in the next two months." His problem starts now, in the next two days.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

ANALYSIS: PASOs 2019

Three lessons from the PASOs

12-08-2019 13:06 The breakdown of the vote in the PASOs was surprisingly steady when compared to the past – it’s the electoral offer that made the difference.

by Marcelo J. Garcia

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.

ELECTION 2019

President Macri attacks 'enemies of change' as campaign nears end

07-08-2019 16:12 Juntos por el Cambio leader slams "bureaucrats, mafiosos, the corrupt, thugs and bribers" for holding country back, in aggressively worded message on social networks.

ELECTION 2019

Roberto Lavagna makes up his mind: 'I am a candidate for president'

20-05-2019 17:07 With the deadline for candidates to register for the PASO primaries fast approaching, the line-up is becoming more defined by the day: Roberto Lavagna has now confirmed that he will run for the presidency.