UNITED STATES US Democrats move to impeach Trump in final days of presidency 11-01-2021 14:15 Democrats introduce article of impeachment accusing Trump of "incitement of insurrection" over his role in Wednesday's storming of the US Capitol by his supporters.
UNITED STATES Pelosi calls for Trump's immediate removal from office 07-01-2021 17:45 US President-elect Joe Biden slams Donald Trump after his supporters stormed the Capitol, saying the outgoing Republican leader was responsible for one of the "darkest days" in US history.
UNITED STATES Trump vows 'orderly transition' as US Congress certifies Biden win 07-01-2021 08:55 The United States Congress formally certified Joe Biden as the nation's next president on Thursday, dealing a hammer blow to Donald Trump whose supporters stormed the Capitol hours earlier.
US DEMOCRACY IN CHAOS US lawmakers decry 'coup' as Trump supporters storm Congress 06-01-2021 17:39 Trump supporters storm a session of Congress held to certify Joe Biden's win, as a desperate last-minute bid by the president to overturn his election loss sparks chaos and accusations of a "coup" attempt.
UNITED STATES Protesters breach US Capitol, force evacuation of lawmakers 06-01-2021 17:06 The US House and Senate were forced into emergency recess on Wednesday after pro-Trump protesters breached security cordons and entered the Capitol building after clashing with police.
ABORTO LEGAL Argentina legalises abortion in major shift for women’s rights 30-12-2020 10:25 Argentina legalised elective abortion on Wednesday morning, marking a historic shift toward women’s rights in one of Latin America’s largest Catholic countries.
ABORTO LEGAL Senators approve historic bill to legalise abortion in Argentina 30-12-2020 04:44 After a marathon debate in the upper house that stretched into early hours of the morning, senators back bill with 38 votes in favour, 29 against and a single abstention.
Abortion bill Argentina nears legal abortion as undecided senators show support 29-12-2020 23:47 Three previously undecided senators indicate in speeches that they will likely back the government’s bid to legalise abortion, putting Argentina on the verge of a historic breakthrough.
Abortion bill Senate opens debate on landmark abortion bill 29-12-2020 18:01 Debate on historic bill opens with 67 of 72 senators present. A total of 58 individuals will speak prior to the vote, which is expected to take place at around 4am Wednesday morning.
Abortion bill Polarised upper house set to vote on legalising abortion 29-12-2020 08:31 A polarised Senate will decide Tuesday whether to legalise abortion in Argentina in a vote experts say could go either way.
Abortion bill Numbers in the balance ahead of historic abortion bill vote 28-12-2020 17:01 Session set to begin 4pm Tuesday. Outcome uncertain, some outlets predict 32-32 tie, a situation that would grant Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner the deciding vote.
Abortion bill Argentina's Catholics, evangelicals unite against abortion bill 27-12-2020 09:12 As the Senate prepares for a December 29 vote on a bill that would legalise abortion in the first 14 weeks, the Catholic Church has joined forces with evangelical Christians to fight the measure tooth and nail.
ABORTION BILL Senate gears up for Tuesday’s historic abortion bill vote 26-12-2020 10:57 Government-backed bill clears committee stage, but its fate remains uncertain. Spotlight falls on handful of senators who could sway its approval.
Abortion bill Amnesty gathers 250,000 signatures for legal abortion in Argentina 17-12-2020 19:29 Ahead of the Senate vote on legalising abortion in Argentina, Amnesty International collected signatures in support of the bill from numerous countries, including Brazil, Canada, Taiwan, and Britain.
ABORTION BILL Bill to legalise abortion heads to Senate with outcome uncertain 12-12-2020 08:37 Lower house approves measure after marathon session; Senators will be asked to vote on initiative on Tuesday, December 29.
Abortion bill Lawmakers in lower house approve bill to legalise abortion 11-12-2020 04:00 Lawmakers in the Chamber of Deputies approve government's bill to legalise abortion by 131 votes to 117, paving the way for a showdown in the Senate before the end of the year.
Congress Senate passes bill to limit commercial use of fire-destroyed land 07-12-2020 19:44 The Senate has passed a law placing bans of up to 60 years on any changes in the use of land razed by fire, including real-estate projects, in order to avoid speculation.
Revenue-sharing row City mayor rails against 'political attack' as tensions over funding soar 03-12-2020 11:20 Political tensions have surged back to the fore in Argentina after the Chamber of Deputies approved by a 129-118 vote a sharp cut in this city’s federal revenue-sharing funding on Tuesday following a marathon 20-hour session and intense debate.
Abortion bill Thousands march to Congress in protest at new move to legalise abortion 29-11-2020 08:48 Thousands of anti-abortion protesters demonstrated on Saturday across Argentina, against the government's new bill seeking to legalise abortion.
ABORTION BILL ‘Legal abortion now’ – Activists rally as final push begins 21-11-2020 09:53 After more than a decade of demonstrations, pro-choice activists feel that 2020 might finally be there year.
UNITED STATES Biden decries Trump’s ‘irresponsible’ bid to reverse US election 21-11-2020 09:25 US president-elect assails the Trump administration’s lack of cooperation on transition, saying it is hindering his team’s ability to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
US ELECTION 2020 GOP shreds Democrats’ Senate hopes by holding key states 05-11-2020 14:24 The polls, the pandemic and the piles of campaign cash had Democrats tasting victory in the Senate heading into Tuesday’s election. But that may turn out to be an illusion, and Republicans are on the verge of extending their six-year control in the chamber.
US ELECTION 2020 Democrats, Republicans flip one seat each in US Senate battle 04-11-2020 02:53 Democrats flipped a Senate seat Tuesday in their bid to regain control of the upper chamber of US Congress, but Republicans countered by ousting a vulnerable Democrat in Alabama, networks projected.
Abortion bill Abortion reform battle set to begin – but how will senators vote? 31-10-2020 14:49 President Alberto Fernández has confirmed that he will send a bill to legalise abortion in Argentina to Congress imminently. Here’s how the numbers shape up ahead in the upper house of an era-defining vote.
POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC Letter from CFK 31-10-2020 09:05 At face value CFK's statement was packed with support for the president. And the Cabinet? Not so much by Martín Gambarotta
US ELECTION 2020: CANDIDATE PROFILE Joe Biden: From tragedy to verge of triumph 31-10-2020 08:56 At 77 and leading in the polls just days ahead of the November 3 vote, Democratic hopeful Joe Biden is on the cusp of becoming the oldest US president ever.
Coronavirus pandemic Congress approves bill saying Covid-19 vaccine is in public interest 31-10-2020 08:27 Senate approve bill declaring research and development, manufacture and purchase of vaccines against the novel coronavirus to be of public interest.
Corruption scandal Brazilian senator caught hiding money 'between buttocks' 15-10-2020 19:38 A Brazilian lawmaker has stepped down from his position representing President Jair Bolsonaro’s government and been suspended from the Senate, after police searched his house and found allegedly illegally obtained cash hidden in his underwear.
SENATE ADDRESS Cafiero confirms government wants to postpone IMF debt repayments 07-10-2020 17:56 In address to Senate, Cabinet Chief Santiago Cafiero confirms government will ask the International Monetary Fund to postpone scheduled repayments on a US$44-billion loan.
THE WEEK IN ARGENTINA What we learned this week: September 12 to 19 19-09-2020 09:18 Stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
CONGRESS, CORRUPTION & THE COURTS Fernández signs decree formalising removal of judges investigating CFK 17-09-2020 19:21 In wake of Senate vote boycotted by opposition, president signs three decrees to annul transfers of three judges involved in corruption cases against Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.
BOLIVIAN POLITICAL CRISIS Bolivia judge confirms Evo Morales cannot run for Senate seat 08-09-2020 09:13 Judge rules that former president is not eligible to run for a Senate seat in October's elections, given his current residence in Argentina.
POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC Knocking on the Senate's door 29-08-2020 08:46 Military coups are a thing of the past, but presidents struggling to finish their mandates are not. by Martín Gambarotta
JUDICIAL REFORM Judicial reform bill clears Senate, heads to lower house 28-08-2020 18:04 Controversial proposal, which the opposition strongly rejects, passes to the Chamber of Deputies after early Friday morning vote along strict party lines.
JUDICIAL REFORM Opposition applies pressure ahead of judicial reform battle 22-08-2020 09:53 Juntos por el Cambio calls on Fernández administration to withdraw its judicial reform bill, which is set to enter Congress next week.
ALBERTO & HORACIO Don’t hate the player, hate the game 22-08-2020 09:06 Pundits indicate that both coalitions are suffering from extreme tension, and the real question is how long will the acting leaders of each space last until either their will is dominated by the hawks or the groups balkanise. by Agustino Fontevecchia
BLOOMBERG Government wants Buenos Aires Province to be first to seal debt deal 10-08-2020 16:39 Casa Rosada wants Buenos Aires Province to be the first to resolve debt restructuring talks, according to sources, denying creditors chance to demand better conditions.
TELEWORKING LAW Congress approves law to regulate teleworking 01-08-2020 09:49 Senate grants passage to legislation laying down rules for workers and employers in post-pandemic future , mostly along party lines.
DEBT RESTRUCTURING Guzmán hints at deadline extension for debt talks with creditors 01-08-2020 09:42 Economy minister says government is “assessing all options,” with talks at an impasse as August 4 deadline nears.
DEBT RESTRUCTURING Senate approves debt swap bill for bonds under Argentine law 31-07-2020 19:05 Unanimous approval did not exclude acrimonious debate in which each side blamed the other for the increase in debt.
CRISTINA & ALBERTO Is she winning? 27-06-2020 08:23 The major shock to the president’s credibility, though, was the failed expropriation of agro-giant Vicentín. Not only are a lot more people against the measure, but also the sensation that it’s of Cristina’s making, not Alberto’s. by Agustino Fontevecchia
100 DAYS OF QUARANTINE Hibernation time 27-06-2020 08:09 The pandemic is a tremendous challenge for the metropolitan area. Only history will explain the true extent of economic devastation in the region. by Martín Gambarotta
Congress & Covid-19 Historic session as Congress meets 'virtually' for first time 14-05-2020 09:12 In a historic session, Congress met 'virtually' for the first time on Wednesday, as lawmaking restarted for the first time since Argentina entered a mandatory nationwide lockdown on March 20.
Coronavirus pandemic Congress online: Lawmaking set to restart with virtual sessions 13-05-2020 08:10 After trials and tribulations, Senate due to meet online at 2pm local time, with lower house Chamber of Deputies to follow at 6pm.
CONGRESSIONAL RETURN Senate to return to activity on May 13 after CFK bends for opposition 05-05-2020 16:30 Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner chooses May 13 for the year’s first Senate session, following negotiations with the opposition over the rules for virtual procedure.
BLOOMBERG Analysts: Buenos Aires Province bondholder offer headed for rejection 24-04-2020 17:08 Proposal by Argentina’s largest province to restructure US$7 billion of international debt draws immediate criticism from analysts.
CORRUPTION & THE COURTS Ex-VP Michetti faces questions over renovation works at Senate 06-03-2020 14:01 Former vice-president Gabriela Michetti among three individuals accused of defrauding public administration in a criminal complaint related to unfinished renovation works.
ABORTION DEBATE Thousands of women rally for 'Aborto Legal' in Argentina 20-02-2020 09:49 Thousands of women, with nearly all sporting the green scarves that have become the iconic symbol of Argentina's abortion rights movement, rally before Congress.
BILL FACES SENATE VOTE NEXT WEEK Government’s bid to tackle debt crisis begins in earnest 01-02-2020 08:03 Bill to restructure foreign debt flies through lower house, faces Senate vote next week; Economy Ministry releases timetable – but Wall Street remains sceptical.
Trump Impeachment What to watch as Trump's impeachment trial kicks off 21-01-2020 14:34 Impeachment trial set to begin today US in Senate. President Donald Trump faces trial for alleged abuse of power and obstruction of justice.