Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s corruption conviction shatters Argentine politics
The former president has been barred for life from running for public office, but she is by no means out of the electoral game
When Pope Francis was Jorge Bergoglio: An uncomfortable archbishop in Buenos Aires
The pontiff confronted the Kirchner administration — which considered him ‘right-wing’ — and was questioned for his role during the country’s last military dictatorship (1976-1983), when he was the leader of the Jesuits in Argentina
Freedom (and poverty) in Argentina: Milei’s 100 frenetic days in power and an unprecedented economic experiment
The ultra-neoliberal policies of the new president threaten to dynamite the already weak foundations of the welfare state in the South American country
Javier Milei sweeps away 22 army generals in largest military shake-up in 20 years
For analysts, the government is handing ‘a clear message of empowerment’ to the military, which now also occupies important positions in the Defense Ministry
Sergio Massa, the incombustible politician
At the age of 51, Argentina’s minister of economy — who is the candidate for the center-left coalition in this Sunday’s presidential election — has shown himself to be ideologically adaptable throughout his long career in politics
Argentina elections: Sergio Massa contains far-right wave, defeating Javier Milei in the first round
The economy minister won 36.6% of the vote, while his rival secured 30%. They will both try to win over the voters for Patricia Bullrich, who came in third place and was knocked out of the race