News of primaries

Argentina investors got election wish, then got hammered anyway

04-10-2021 10:01 Argentina’s primary election went just the way investors wanted, but since then bonds have taken a nose dive.

Filthy, dirty, sexy (monopoly) money

01-10-2021 23:04 Frente de Todos will put out all the stops to win back disillusioned voters in Peronist strongholds that didn’t go out to vote.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Fernández says coalition 'more united than ever' as he swears in ministers

20-09-2021 21:51 President Alberto Fernández swears in new ministers as he attempts to relaunch his government in the wake of last week's heavy PASO primaries loss.

Argentina’s bonds sink as president swears in new Cabinet

20-09-2021 15:55 Argentina’s dollar bonds and US-traded equities slid on Monday, with the local benchmark index posting the worst returns among indexes in the Americas.

Political crisis, PASO loss forces president into reshuffle

18-09-2021 08:52 President Alberto Fernández announced a new Cabinet on Friday in a bid to smother a political crisis that pitted him bitterly against his vice-president this week after an electoral defeat in legislative primaries.

President caves to Fernández de Kirchner in Cabinet reshuffling

18-09-2021 07:43 Appointments come just a day after Fernández de Kirchner called for an overhaul of the Cabinet in an open letter that blamed the president for poor results in last Sunday's PASO primaries.

Fernández seeks exit from crisis with Cabinet reshuffle

17-09-2021 22:01 President drawing up new Cabinet​​ in bid to overcome schism with Veep; Communications & Press Secretary Juan Pablo Biondi resigns post; Government set to unveil raft to new measures to attract voters.

Coalition in crisis: How Frente de Todos' post-PASO crisis developed

17-09-2021 21:59 With the ruling Frente de Todos coalition in crisis, here's a look at the key moments pushed it into disarray.

Crisis deepens as Fernández de Kirchner blasts president

17-09-2021 10:45 Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has slammed President Alberto Fernández in an open letter, heightening the political crisis that has roiled the government since it lost an election Sunday. 

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.

Cabinet revolt puts Fernández in political crisis

15-09-2021 17:33 Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s closest allies in the Cabinet offered to resign on Wednesday, amid mounting political pressure on President Alberto Fernández’s government.t.

Ministers offer to quit as ruling coalition flounders

15-09-2021 17:28 At least five Cabinet ministers and other senior officials in President Alberto Fernández's government offer to step down in wake of PASO primaries.

Fernández administration enters its most challenging period yet

14-09-2021 16:05 Following poor results in last Sunday's PASO primaries, the margin for a Frente de Todos comeback looks slim.

November repeat would leave Frente de Todos losers in both Houses of Congress

14-09-2021 15:20 With their lower house margin potentially down to one deputy and the possible loss of a comfortable Senate majority, the ruling coalition emerges badly damaged from last Sunday’s PASO primary voting.

by Gabriel Ziblat

Frente de Izquierda hails ‘impressive election’ for its candidates

13-09-2021 14:40 Myriam Bregman, Frente de Izquierda (FIT) candidate for national deputy representing the City, hails alliance's “impressive” performance in Sunday’s PASO primaries.

Bonds rally on opposition gains in primary vote

13-09-2021 11:22 Argentine bonds rose on Monday morning after opposition candidates performed better than expected in the PASO primary elections.

Voters deal setback to Alberto Fernández's government

13-09-2021 00:12 Voters in Argentina’s PASO primaries dealt a strong setback to President Alberto Fernández and his government on Sunday.

Opposition leaders hail 'clear message' from electorate

12-09-2021 23:35 Opposition politicians reacted jubilantly to early results from the PASO primaries on Sunday night, with PRO party leader Patricia Bullrich hailing unexpected wins in provinces nationwide.

By mule or by boat – election workers go to the extreme in Argentina

11-09-2021 10:17 According to a report by Correo Argentinto, more than 63,000 workers and 14,000 vehicles will be used to ensure every voter can cast their ballot in this Sunday’s PASO primaries. For some, the electoral operation even includes a 12-hour journey by mule.

Sloppy seconds

11-09-2021 09:54 The PASO primaries have laid bare the intellectual vacuity of Argentina’s political class.

by Agustino Fontevecchia