Argentina politics

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Rally in Argentina demands release of detained protesters

The protest was against a series of economic proposals by Argentina's right-wing President Javier Milei.

19/06/2024

Spain

Argentinian President speaks at Spain's far-right conference in Madrid

Protests form in Madrid after Argentinian President Javier Milei speaks at a far-right conference hosted by Spain's Vox party.

19/05/2024

Economy

Argentinian unions launch strike against Milei's austerity reforms

Workers in the South American country are protesting against austerity measures and planned reforms by new libertarian President Javier Milei.

10/05/2024

Argentina

Argentines protest against Milei's deregulation and austerity

Thousands of people in the country are unhappy with the new president's controversial proposed changes.

28/12/2023

Argentina

What might happen to Argentina after Milei's mega-decree?

Just days after taking office, and on the eve of the festive holidays, Milei presented his DNU, or "necessary and urgent" decree to loosen some of the rules governing the country's economy as annual inflation hit 160%.

23/12/2023

Economy

Shock therapy: Argentina government sets out plan to solve cash crisis

The new government in Argentina has set out a new economic shock therapy plan aimed at fixing the country's worst crisis in decades.

13/12/2023

Economy

What is a fiscal 'kick' and why does Argentina need it?

President Javier Milei has promised painful economic "shock therapy" in Argentina, where the inflation is almost 150%.

11/12/2023

Tech News

'We need to talk, Elon,' says Argentina's president amid Musk support

X owner Elon Musk had previously expressed support for Javier Milei, Argentina's new president, following his election in November.

06/12/2023

Argentina

Far-right populist Javier Milei becomes Argentina's new president

The people of Argentina have spoken: TV celebrity-turned-politician Javier Milei will be the next leader of South America's second-largest economy.

20/11/2023

Argentina

Argentina: Voters head to the polls to choose their next president

After 20 years of centre-left governments, Argentina could begin a new political cycle if the far-right candidate and self-described anarcho-capitalist Javier Milei prevails.

19/11/2023

Argentina

Euroviews. The disquieting shadow of Javier Milei looms over Argentine democracy

As the second round of the presidential elections approaches on Sunday, the prospect of Milei's presidency raises each and every red flag, posing a grave threat to Argentina's democratic institutions, Dr Matías Bianchi writes.

18/11/2023

Argentina

Argentine minister upsets far-right populist in first round elections

Economy Minister Sergio Massa surprisingly beat the eccentric far-right populist Javier Milei in the first round of Argentina's presidential election.

23/10/2023

World News

How a power tool took centre stage in Argentina's presidential race

Argentina's economy has been engulfed in crisis for years, but lately, people feel they are being pushed to the brink: Inflation has rocketed into the triple digits, poverty is soaring and a rapidly depreciating currency is decimating the purchasing power of salaries.

21/10/2023

Economy

Argentina's central bank hikes key interest rate to 133%

Argentina's inflation was 138% in September compared to the previous year.

13/10/2023

Argentina

Don't cry for Milei, Argentina: Peso plunges after populist's triumph

Populist Javier Milei won the Presidential primary poll in Argentina, triggering turmoil in financial markets.

21/08/2023

Argentina

Argentina: Populist Javier Milei gets most votes in primary election

Far-right populist Javier Milei rocked Argentina’s political establishment Sunday by emerging as the biggest vote-getter in primary elections to choose presidential candidates for the October general election in a nation battered by economic woes.

14/08/2023

Argentina

Watch: Misfiring gun sees Argentine VP survive assassination attempt

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, who served as the country's president, is at the centre of a corruption case, prompting her supporters to gather in front of her home every night for weeks.

02/09/2022

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Protesters in Buenos Aires decry COVID vaccine scandal

Demonstrators left "body bags" depicting coronavirus deaths in front of the Government House with signs reading: "I was waiting for the vaccine but it was given to Alberto's (President Alberto Fernandez) friends."

28/02/2021

Argentina

Argentine health minister forced to resign amid COVID vaccine scandal

The scandal erupted after journalist Horacio Verbitsky said he received preferential treatment from the health ministry to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

20/02/2021

Argentina

Argentina has just legalised abortion - here's why it's big news

The vote on Tuesday marked the final hurdle in a long-standing campaign to see abortion legalised in the homeland of Pope Francis.

29/12/2020