MINING Newmont to invest US$540 million in gold mine, Argentina says 31-05-2023 20:54 Newmont Corp, the world's largest gold producer, plans to invest about US$540 million in its Cerro Negro mine in Argentina.
MINING & INDUSTRY Theft of US$1 million in gold suspends Argentina mine project 18-04-2023 08:48 Thieves break into the gold room at Patagonia Gold's Cap-Oeste Project in Santa Cruz Province escape with about 500 ounces of gold.
POLITICS & JUDICIARY ‘No evidence’ – Fernández de Kirchner attacks grounds for graft conviction 10-03-2023 20:40 Vice-President reignites her ongoing feud with Argentina’s Judiciary on Friday, comparing its members to the mafia and declaring that they seek to “ban” her from holding public office.
‘Vialidad’ graft trial Court ruling: Fernández de Kirchner favoured Báez in a ‘criminal plan’ 09-03-2023 23:42 Judges from Federal Oral Court number 2 release 1,600-page ruling outlining grounds on which it sentenced Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner to six years in prison in the ‘Vialidad’ public works graft case.
CABINET CHANGES President set to appoint Agustín Rossi as Cabinet chief 12-02-2023 11:31 Veteran politician and Santa Fe Province native will leave his post as head of the Federal Intelligence Agency (AFI) and return to President Alberto Fernández's Cabinet; Swearing-in ceremony scheduled for next Wednesday, as Juan Manzur returns to Tucumán.
CRIME & SECURITY Santa Fe governor fires security minister as narco violence worsens 09-02-2023 14:41 Following a week of violence, the provincial governor dismissed Rubén Rimoldi from his post and appointed Claudio Brilloni, commander of the National Board Guard, in his place. There were also changes in local police leadership.
DEATH OF LUCIO DUPUY Verdict due in trial for horrific killing of five-year-old Lucio Dupuy 31-01-2023 14:20 Late child’s mother and partner in the dock for gruesome killing of Lucio Dupuy; Prosecutors have accused both of aggravated homicide and repeated acts of sexual abuse; Duo face life imprisonment if convicted, verdict due on Thursday.
ARREST IN BOLIVIA Bolivia charges key opposition leader Camacho with 'terrorism,' says government 28-12-2022 19:10 Bolivian opposition leader Luis Fernando Camacho, governor of the Santa Cruz region, arrested by the police on orders of a prosecutor.
EDITORIAL Knocked for six 10-12-2022 04:58 If Cristina Fernández de Kirchner is the first serving Argentine vice-president to be sentenced for corruption, that is perhaps the less significant precedent set by Tuesday’s historic verdict in the Santa Cruz highway contract corruption trial.
Analysis A conviction that does not convict 08-12-2022 15:54 The millions who consider Cristina Fernández de Kirchner corrupt do not need a ruling to prove it. And for millions of others, she will never be guilty. by Gustavo González
VICE-PRESIDENT’S RESPONSE Cristina says she won't be a candidate in 2023 elections 07-12-2022 08:54 Cristina Fernández de Kirchner rails against “parallel state and judicial mafia” in an hour-long livestream broadcast reacting to corruption conviction, in which the former president declares she will not run in next year’s election campaign.
PROFILE Cristina Fernández de Kirchner: powerful, divisive, and tainted by fraud 07-12-2022 01:06 Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has drawn adoration and hatred in equal measure, and even a fraud conviction is unlikely to push her out of the corridors of power anytime soon.
Vice-president responds Cristina Fernández de Kirchner won’t seek office after guilty verdict 06-12-2022 21:32 Cristina Fernández de Kirchner said she will not run for public office after a court found her guilty of fraud charges, ruling out a new presidential attempt next year.
'Vialidad' graft trial Argentina's vice-president given six-year jail term in graft case 06-12-2022 18:12 Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner found guilty of corruption charges and sentenced to six years in prison in a landmark case that’s likely to intensify political battles.
COURTS: CAUSA VIALIDAD Court sentences Fernández de Kirchner to six years in prison for corruption 06-12-2022 17:42 Verdict handed down in 'Vialidad' trial probing alleged corruption in public works projects; Vice-president convicted and sentenced to six years in prison and lifetime ban from public office; Court finds CFK guilty of participating in fraudulent scheme that allegedly embezzled US$1 billion.
CRISTINA & THE COURTS ‘Causa Vialidad’: Chronology of the trial of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner 06-12-2022 12:20 Key moments in one of the most controversial and high-profile cases in Argentina’s recent history.
Cristina & the courts Nation braces for Fernández de Kirchner graft trial verdict 05-12-2022 23:21 After three-and-a-half years of hearings, the court overseeing the so-called 'Vialidad' public works graft trial is set to announce its verdict; CFK to be found innocent or guilty and potential punishment, but grounds for ruling will only be announced in the first quarter of 2023.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Climax 03-12-2022 05:41 The court judging the ‘Vialidad’ case is expected to reach a verdict that will condemn the former president in some sort of way, validating the accusations of corruption against her, Kirchnerite businessman Lázaro Báez and several government officials. by Agustino Fontevecchia
CABINET FOR CRISTINA Cabinet ministers accuse opposition of judicial ‘prostitution’ 01-12-2022 01:15 Interior Minister Eduardo ‘Wado’ de Pedro accuses opposition Juntos por el Cambio coalition of having corrupt ties with the Judiciary, comparing them to prostitution.
CRISTINA & THE COURTS Fernández de Kirchner brands court 'firing squad' as graft trial nears end 29-11-2022 13:50 One hearing remains in ‘Vialidad’ trial, on December 6 – the same day a verdict is expected, though judges technically have up to 10 days to rule.
Cristina & the courts ‘Vialidad’ graft trial against Fernández de Kirchner nears climax 15-11-2022 09:27 Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and her co-defendants challenge prosecutors Diego Luciani and Sergio Mola as ‘Vialidad’ corruption trial, probing alleged public works graft in Santa Cruz between 2003 and 2015, creeps towards climax.
POLITICS & ENVIRONMENT Wetlands law remains stalled as intentional burns go unprosecuted 11-11-2022 13:26 Fires continue to destroy land at an alarming rate throughout the country, despite clear and repeated calls for government action. by Sam Forster
Cristina & the courts Prosecutor calls for CFK Hotesur-Los Sauces acquittal to be overturned 11-11-2022 10:47 Prosecutor Mario Villar requests that last year’s court decision that paved way for acquittal of defendants without bringing the case to trial be overturned.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Colón in crisis, on and off the field – and it’s an all-too familiar tale 07-10-2022 00:14 Real commitment to rooting out criminal elements is needed from both clubs and governors in Argentina, and the will to do this is still sorely lacking. by Dan Edwards
Cristina & the courts Fernández de Kirchner makes her defence in public works graft trial 23-09-2022 14:29 Cristina Fernández de Kirchner accuses prosecutors of delivering "lies, slander and defamation" as she takes up her own defence in court during 'Vialidad' public works corruption trial.
CORRUPTION & THE COURTS Fernández de Kirchner's defence team attacks 'lies' in corruption trial 20-09-2022 17:28 Lawyers for vice-president accuse Prosecutors Diego Luciani and Sergio Mola of “blatantly lying” in graft case probing alleged public works corruption during Fernández de Kirchner’s time in office.
city ‘Chaos’ – Vice-president's neighbour angry at Recoleta vigil 01-09-2022 15:24 Ever since prosecutors requested a prison sentence for Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Kirchnerite militants have staged demonstrations and held vigils outside her flat. At least one neighbour is not happy about it.
DEMONSTRATIONS ACROSS ARGENTINA Tensions soar as riot police clash with pro-CFK demonstrators in Recoleta 28-08-2022 09:15 Demonstrations in support of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner take place across Argentina, with clashes between activists and police at their epicentre in the wealthy City neighbourhood of Recoleta; Vice-president accuses opposition of wanting to "exterminate Peronism" in speech to supporters.
POLITICS Cristina Fernández de Kirchner: a politically persecuted crook 27-08-2022 00:01 Argentina’s Judiciary is deeply political and impressively dexterous in shifting the sails to match the winds, whether it’s time to speed up or slow down. by Agustino Fontevecchia
AND THAT REMINDS ME… Underlining the vice in vice-president 27-08-2022 00:01 The difference here is that while Cristina Fernández de Kirchner is effectively being charged with past misdoings during her presidency like Carlos Menem before her or Macri now, she still holds executive office. by Michael Soltys
As I see it Cristina has her back against the wall 27-08-2022 00:01 Cristina’s arraignment and her followers’ reaction to it are having an ambiguous effect on the country’s reputation. by James Neilson
argentina Ted Cruz urges sanctions on Argentina’s Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner 26-08-2022 20:33 US Senator Ted Cruz calls on US State Department to impose sanctions against Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner over corruption allegations.
Cristina & the courts New poll claims two-thirds think Cristina should go to jail 25-08-2022 22:10 Survey, carried out by Giacobbe y Asociados examined public perception of the six main leaders of the ruling party and the opposition, including the new Economy Minister Sergio Massa.
POLITICS Peronism in a state of ‘alert and mobilisation,’ plans march for CFK 25-08-2022 22:08 With Alberto Fernández's support, Justicialist Party pencils in rally for September 16 in support of vice-president.
POLITICS & DIPLOMACY Left-wing leaders in Latin America show support for CFK 25-08-2022 00:34 Presidents of Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia and Mexico slam “unjustifiable judicial persecution” of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner in communiqué.
POLITICS Consequences of a conviction 23-08-2022 22:26 Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's exposure in this trial will be a deep blow to the vice-president's prestige, with significant political consequences. by Jorge Fontevecchia
Cristina & the courts Fernández de Kirchner goes on offensive, denying graft trial claims 23-08-2022 22:09 Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner delivers long and political charged speech in livestream broadcast; Ex-president points finger at prosecutors, judges, opposition and their allies as she denies corruption allegations.
BLOOMBERG Prosecutor urges 12 years of prison for Fernández de Kirchner 22-08-2022 22:03 Federal prosecutor calls for Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner to serve a 12-year prison sentence on corruption allegations.
Cristina & the courts Prosecutors seek lengthy jail term for Cristina Fernández de Kirchner 22-08-2022 17:35 Key hearing in the public works graft trial; Prosecutor wants 12 years jail time for Vice-President; Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Lázaro Báez, Julio De Vido and José López all in the dock.
POLITICS / CRISTINA & THE COURTS CFK looks ahead to 2023 as she awaits request for her conviction 21-08-2022 16:40 Argentina’s vice-president insists that her sentence in a corruption trial has already been signed – today, she is not even connecting to the remote hearings in which prosecutors detail her alleged graft crimes. Instead, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner is looking ahead – she will stand for office in 2023, but where and on which ballot has not yet been decided. by Rosario Ayerdi
FEATURE Santa Evita: Behind the scenes of the new series 12-08-2022 10:51 The desecration of Eva Perón’s body is the setting for new Star+ series based on Tomás Eloy Martínez’s 1995 book. by Ernesto Ise
And that reminds me No omelette from Easter eggs 16-04-2022 00:02 The most memorable Easter would undoubtedly be 1987 – rocked by Aldo Rico’s Campo de Mayo carapintada Army mutiny. by Michael Soltys
EDITORIAL Anything but a holy week 16-04-2022 00:01 Inflation at this level traps the government in the austerity it abhors since prices and government revenues both rising in real time leave wages and pensions trailing, thus turning the political debate into an uphill battle.
VICE-PRESIDENT'S TRIPS Cost of CFK's flights with presidential fleet to El Calafate revealed 18-02-2022 17:02 Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's numerous flights on state aircraft have been a regular source of ire for her critics – now the results of a freedom of information request from a local news agency have reignited debate.
CORRUPTION & THE COURTS President comes to defence of CFK as witness in public works graft trial 15-02-2022 16:18 President Alberto Fernández testifies as witness in case probing alleged corruption involving Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner; Peronist leader rejects claims he was told to favour allied businessman Lázaro Báez in public works projects during Kirchnerite era.
Gender violence Court overturns conviction for femicide that prompted 'Ni una menos' movement 13-02-2022 09:13 Santa Fe court overturns conviction against man who murdered 14-year-old Chiara Páez in 2015, the femicide that spurred Argentina's first 'Ni una menos' march against gender violence.
CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS Fernández de Kirchner, children cleared in money-laundering case 27-11-2021 00:31 Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and her two children, Florencia and Máximo, have been cleared in the 'Hotesur-Los Sauces' case investigating alleged money-laundering.
BLOOMBERG Argentine woman whose HIV vanished gives hope for finding elusive cure 17-11-2021 15:50 Thirty-year-old mother from Esperanza, Santa Fe Province, has the clinical features of an HIV “elite controller” – meaning her infection has been undetectable for years.
ELECTIONS 2021: PREVIEW Ten races to watch in Argentina’s midterm elections 14-11-2021 08:57 Two issues will attract the most attention as Sunday night’s results come in: what happens in the provinces and whether Kirchnerismo loses quorum in the Senate. The results in Santa Fe, Chubut and La Pampa will be crucial. by Gabriel Ziblat
COURTS, CRIME & SECURITY Rosario drug gang leader given 22-year jail term in seventh trial 01-10-2021 20:57 Ariel Máximo ’Guille’ Cantero, head of Los Monos drug gang, convicted for instigating seven attacks on judicial buildings, homes of prosecutors and judges.