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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

Covid-19 surge concerns officials, as politicians join sick list

20-06-2020 08:44 Argentina records more than 2,000 infections in a day for first time since crisis began; María Eugenia Vidal tests positive, President Fernández told to limit activity, stay home.

Coronavirus pandemic

Ex-Buenos Aires Province governor María Eugenia Vidal tests positive for Covid-19

17-06-2020 00:18 Opposition Juntos por el Cambio politician María Eugenia Vidal becomes first high-profile name to test positive for novel coronavirus.

Debt talks

Buenos Aires Province hires Bank of Amercia, Citigroup for debt restructuring

09-03-2020 16:20 Citigroup and Bank of America have been contracted by the Buenos Aires provincial government to renegotiate debt issued under foreign legislation.

ENVIRONMENTAL FEARS

Tensions rise in Mendoza as protesters reject modifications to mining law

23-12-2019 16:49 Demonstrators take to streets after lawmakers in famed wine-producing province adjust legislation to smooth way for mining projects. Critics charge it will weaken water protections.

hate-speech

Student's costume mocking femicide sparks outrage, punishment

17-12-2019 19:43 After handing in his final thesis at the University of Siglo21, Tomás Vidal celebrated his achievement by strutting around in a costume mocking victims of gender violence.

BLOOMBERG

Kicillof says Buenos Aires Province can't afford to pay debts

11-12-2019 17:14 “As Alberto said, if we don’t grow, we can’t pay,” says new governor. “We’ll get in touch with bondholders immediately and establish a dialogue to find a solution to this problem.”

ELECTION 2019

Transition tensions

09-11-2019 10:36 Is the Cabinet chief already dreaming of a Macri comeback? Judging by the looks on the faces of Rodríguez Larreta and Vidal, the Cabinet chief is delusional.

by Martín Gambarotta

Carrió exits

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

ELECTION 2019

Mauricio Macri mulls next move, likely to lead opposition

02-11-2019 11:52 Multiple reports suggest that – despite tension among some Cambiemos figures – the president would stay on as leader of the opposition. 2023, however, is a long way away.

by James Grainger

BUENOS AIRES PROVINCE

Kicilloff asks Vidal to rollback rate increases, as two talk transition

31-10-2019 13:42 Governor-elect of nation's most-populous province met with outgoing governor María Eugenia Vidal in La Plata on Thursday, as talks begin over changeover.

Election 2019

'We will continue being an alternative,' says Vidal after defeat

27-10-2019 22:42 Governor Vidal and Governor-Elect Axel Kicillof continue to provide alternative visions for Argentina’s future, but only one will hold office for the next four years.

Election 2019

Horacio Rodriguez Larreta wins re-election as Buenos Aires City mayor

27-10-2019 21:57 Juntos por el Cambio incumbent will serve another four years, despite difficulties for party's flagship candidates, President Mauricio Macri and Governor María Eugenia Vidal.

ELECTION 2019

One way, or another

26-10-2019 08:39 Amid economic and social disarray, voters head to the polls tomorrow as Argentina decides whether to back Alberto Fernández’s unified Peronist ticket or President Maurico Macri’s appeal for four more years.

by James Grainger

ELECTIONS 2019

'I'm not going anywhere,' declares Vidal in closing rally

24-10-2019 20:38 Buenos Aires Province Governor María Eugenia Vidal holds final rally of her re-election campaign, with just days to go before Sunday's elections.

Election 2019

Kicillof: 'There are people selling drugs because they have lost their jobs'

07-10-2019 13:50 "From going to the neighborhoods I heard news that due to the drop in employment, there are people who selling drugs," says Kicillof, prompting criticism from Patricia Bullrich and Cristian Ritondo.

Election 2019

Is this you, Macri?

07-09-2019 01:01 It is imperative to understand the founding principles of Macrinomics, in order to realistically assess its relative merits and failures.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

PASO RESULTS

Final PASO results: Fernández beats Macri by four million votes

29-08-2019 18:19 In Buenos Aires Province, Axel Kicillof confirmed a victory over María Eugenia Vidal by 1.7 million votes.

Jorge Cortés

Political leaders and officials mourn death of Hipólito Yrigoyen mayor

22-08-2019 12:18 Hipólito Yrigoyen mayor Jorge Cortés died in a car accident Wednesday after a meeting of PJ officials with Axel Kicillof.

ELECTION 2019

Macri fumbles PASO

17-08-2019 09:59 How did that happen? Well, unemployment is higher than in 2015. Poverty is higher than 2015. Inflation is higher than in 2015. Voters are having a hard time making ends meet. Top all that with the massive utility rate hikes and what do you get? Electoral defeat, that’s what.

by Martín Gambarotta

PASO FALL-OUT

'We need more time to reflect,' says Vidal after PASO loss to Kicillof

12-08-2019 16:34 Buenos Aires Province Governor María Eugenia Vidal admits her government has to 'listen' to voters in the province in run-up to October's decisive vote, after steep loss to Kirchnerite hopeful Axel Kicillof.

PASO

Macri asks Argentina to ‘vote for the future’ in PASOs

10-08-2019 10:17 ‘The country we want is in the future, not in the past,’ declares president at closing rally, as Juntos por el Cambio strives to boost Governor Vidal’s changes of re-election in Buenos Aires Province.

PASO

In dual rallies, Frente de Todos vows ‘an Argentina everyone deserves’

09-08-2019 18:50 With Fernández in Córdoba and Fernández de Kirchner and Kicillof in the province, Frente de Todos ends its PASO campaign with a round of final attacks on President Macri and his allies.

PASO

Negative PASO result for Macri would unleash market turmoil, warn analysts

07-08-2019 17:30 Domestic and international observers fear economic backlash, should Alberto Fernández finish more than five points ahead of President Macri and his allies in this weekend's primaries.

by Lucas Robinson

2019 Election

Macri closes Buenos Aires campaign ahead of PASO

07-08-2019 00:06 Juntos por el Cambio’s Buenos Aires candidates held their final pre-PASO rally in Caballito Tuesday to make their case to porteños.

PASO

Campaigns gear up for final PASO sprint

05-08-2019 15:27 The primary's final week will see Macri campaign in the City and the 'Fernández-Fernández' ticket reuniting in Rosario.

ELECTION 2019

New poll: Macri and Vidal trail opponents among voters in BA province

24-07-2019 14:06 Synopsis survey of 1,390 voters in Buenos Aires Province places Macri 8.6 points behind Fernández, with Governor Vidal 1.8 points behind challenger Axel Kicillof.

ELECTION 2019

Axel Kicillof dismisses labels, takes aim at critics in sweeping interview

22-07-2019 09:31 Candidate to become Buenos Aires Province governor denies he was ever part of a 'Trotskyist or Marxist' party in interview with Perfil's Jorge Fontevecchia.

Buenos Aires province

Vidal, Kicillof up the ante ahead of neck-and-neck provincial race

20-07-2019 09:43 As Axel Kicillof steps up efforts, Governor Vidal must surpass her 2015 result and overcome political differences with mayors.

2019 Elections

New polls indicate virtual tie in run-off between Macri and Fernández

12-07-2019 08:00 Polls by Management & Fit and Isonomía show minimal difference between Macri and Fernández, Vidal four points ahead of Kicillof

2019 elections

Campaigning heats up with signs of highly polarised election

11-07-2019 12:00 President Macri's official coalition launch event dominated by references to inheritance left by Fernández de Kirchner administration.

2019 Elections

Vidal suspects Máximo Kirchner will seek presidency in 2023

08-07-2019 10:08 Governor of Buenos Aires province María Eugenia Vidal speaks out against challenge by Kirchnerite gubernatorial candidate Axel Kicillof: 'La Cámpora will govern. It won't influence, it will govern'.

Copa América

Peru upsets Chile and will face Brazil in Copa América final

04-07-2019 12:29 The Peruvian side, which was in danger of being eliminated in the group stage, beat Chile 3-0.

2019 Elections

Camaño to face former ally Massa as BA province candidate

23-06-2019 16:57 Graciela Camaño will lead Roberto Lavagna's coalition on the ballot for Buenos Aires province, while former Bolivar mayor Eduardo Bucca is set to challenge María Eugenia Vidal for the governorship.

AS I SEE IT

Fun time for politicians

08-06-2019 10:51 Politicians like electioneering so much that they have put in place a series of obstacles candidates must jump over before reaching the finishing straight.

by James Neilson

2019 Elections

'Defend change': Macri launches social media blitz

02-06-2019 08:44 In past elections, Macri's PRO Party has shown a particular savviness with social media in comparison to more traditional parties like the Peronists.