Tag: <span>Cristina Fernández de Kirchner</span>
October 20, 2023 > Pablo Martínez-Sistac
It Takes Three to Tango: Argentina at a crossroads as 2023 elections near
A century ago when legendary tango singer Carlos Gardel walked the streets of Buenos Aires, he assured Argentinians in his song “Volver” that 20 years is nothing. Today, they are […] Read More >
April 13, 2016 > Staff
Latin American Authorities Continue Probes in Wake of Panama Papers
Top Story — The largest-ever digital leak of financial information, the Panama Papers, is still generating furor across Latin America. On Tuesday, organized crime prosecutors raided the office from which […] Read More >
December 10, 2015 > Chris Barrett
For Argentine Environmentalists, New President Macri Elicits Hope — and Skepticism
Argentine President-elect Mauricio Macri entered the “Casa Rosada” today, bringing an end to 12 years of leftist “kirchnerismo” rule and ushering in, supporters hope, an era of economic liberalization and […] Read More >
April 17, 2015 > Kamilia Lahrichi
Prosecutor’s Mystery Death a Litmus Test for Argentina
BUENOS AIRES — The mysterious circumstances under which Argentine Special Prosecutor Alberto Nisman died in January of an allegedly self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head has spawned a number of […] Read More >
February 19, 2015 > Staff
Thousands March in Argentina One Month After Prosecutor’s Death
Buenos Aires was the scene of a major protest on Wednesday as thousands held a rally to express their dissatisfaction with President Cristina Fernández’s handling of the investigation into the […] Read More >
February 13, 2015 > Dusty Christensen
Investigation Into Argentine President Will Resume
In the latest twist in a case that has captivated Argentina over the past month, a federal prosecutor has decided to move forward with accusations that President Cristina Fernández and […] Read More >
October 31, 2014 > Staff
Argentina Passes a Controversial Bill to Attract Oil Investment
Top Story — Looking to take advantage of its vast and mostly untapped shale oil and gas deposits, Argentina’s Congress has passed a controversial bill that will make it easier […] Read More >
September 25, 2014 > Staff
Argentina Attacks Foreign Lenders Amid Economic Crisis
Top Story – Argentine leaders lashed out at foreign lenders on Wednesday after a pair of full-page ads ran in two of the country’s leading newspapers. The ads, paid for […] Read More >
October 24, 2011 > Staff
Argentina: Cristina Fernández de Kirchner Wins Landslide Election
Today in Latin America Top Story — Cristina Fernández de Kirchner won a second term as Argentina’s president Sunday in a landslide election. She sailed to victory by the largest […] Read More >
September 18, 2011 > Hugo Passarello Luna
Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo Win Peace Prize
PARIS — Argentina’s Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo received the 2010 Félix Houphouet-Boigny Peace Prize in ceremony in Paris on Sept. 14 for their work in defense of human […] Read More >