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Cristina Fernandez and Menem take the oath and become Senators until 2023
Twenty three newly elected Senators took the oath of office in Argentina on Wednesday morning including ex presidents Carlos Menem, Adolfo Rodriguez Saa and Cristina Fernandez. The midterm election to renew a third of the Upper house was held in October and the new legislature will formally begin 10 December. Read full article
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Disclaimer & comment rulesGod be with you Argentina, you are going to need him as Cristina takes her position as “ lawmaker ” better described as “ lawbreaker ”
Nov 30th, 2017 - 08:20 am - Link - Report abuse +4''lawmaker''?
Nov 30th, 2017 - 10:21 am - Link - Report abuse +4And Cristina said that the inhabitants of the Falkland Islands were only squatters and doubted that they had rights?
They go on about the Islanders being 'implanted'. Fernandez. - doesn't sound very South American. Spanish?
Falklands – Implanted Population:
https://www.academia.edu/30505159/Falklands_Implanted_Population
Congratulations companera, the Lioness of the Senate =)
Nov 30th, 2017 - 03:45 pm - Link - Report abuse -6Good to see Cristina cheered and Menem not, the people aren't dumb.
What are the provisions for by-elections btw, Menem will be older than Mugabe by the end of his 6 year term - and Cristina will hopefully be finishing her next Presidential term by then ;)
Meanwhile (in a story mercopress might want to report) Macri continues to make Argentina a laughing stock, this time pissing off the WTO with his loony anti-leftism http://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/in-a-bizarre-move-argentina-bars-ngos-civil-society-from-attending-wto-conference-59254
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Nov 30th, 2017 - 05:36 pm - Link - Report abuse +3You must be kidding! (and by the way it's not companera it's “compañera”!
The CFK supporters sounded like a right rabble. I'd have expected such an event to be treated with some level of dignity rather than like cheering/jeering at a football match.
Nov 30th, 2017 - 05:50 pm - Link - Report abuse +2Some in Argentina, starting with vice-president Michetti, could not stomach the sight of Cristina swearing-in, a great event if there ever was one. CFK was pleasantly relaxed and smiling throughout in contrast with a contorted Michetti, and I am sure the editor had to dig deep to find an unfavourable photo like the one in the story.
Nov 30th, 2017 - 08:09 pm - Link - Report abuse -4Anyway, an interesting process - probably laborious and painful too - begins in Argentina.
Just as an example from the story provided by BK:
”The Eleventh Session of the Ministerial Conference the World Trade Organization (WTO) will take place in Buenos Aires from December 10 to 13. But this year, at least 31 civil society experts from across nine countries may not be allowed entry into the conference. In an unprecedented move, the Argentine government has revoked the accreditation of these civil society experts.”
It appears the government has even advised those organizations not to travel as they may be stopped at the border.
Some president.
I see they are all clinging on to the “ gravy train ”
Nov 30th, 2017 - 08:49 pm - Link - Report abuse +2Enrique - brilliant companero (or compañero - I couldn't easily get the ñ, cut and paste it now - and some people say I'm not British!). Agree with all except “I am sure the editor had to dig deep to find an unfavourable photo like the one in the story”. Its still a beautiful photo of la flor mas bella, though yes they probably tried to find the least beautiful
Nov 30th, 2017 - 11:36 pm - Link - Report abuse -6@BK
Dec 01st, 2017 - 02:24 am - Link - Report abuse -4Oh, absolutely!
Seeing that Turkey neck again reminds one that Christmas is coming soon!
Dec 01st, 2017 - 10:44 am - Link - Report abuse +2Enrique you might have seen they've used one of the nicer photos from the day now, on the article about her money-laundering case. I suggested it could be because they felt safe there that the overall tone towards her wouldn't be too positive!
Dec 01st, 2017 - 11:43 am - Link - Report abuse -5“I am sure the editor had to dig deep to find an unfavourable photo like the one in the story”
Dec 01st, 2017 - 05:43 pm - Link - Report abuse +2I'm not sure. She was pulling some odd faces during the ceremony. Is she practicing for a gurning competition?
Enrique, are you related to this Nicolás Massot?
Dec 01st, 2017 - 05:49 pm - Link - Report abuse -3https://www.infobae.com/politica/2017/11/23/rebelion-feminista-en-cambiemos/
What do you think of the law he opposed?
The Massots in Argentina are not many, probably all related and there is nothing I can do about it.
Dec 05th, 2017 - 05:25 pm - Link - Report abuse +2Nicolás comes from the Massots of Bahia Blanca that own La Nueva newspaper, formerly known as La Nueva Provincia.
The newspaper is over a century old, has always been closely associated with the most backward members of the agro-oligarchy and has actively supported every single military coup in Argentina. During the last civic-military dictatorship the newspaper became a propaganda medium for the military. Two newspaper employees were kidnapped and later found assassinated. The newspaper owner, Vicente Massot, is under investigation for those crimes, being the first-ever journalist in Argentina accused of crimes against humanity.
Now you can see why, of almost all legislators, Nicolás was adamantly opposed to the gender parity law and you might guess why I don't particularly miss those relatives.
As for the law, I favour initiatives supporting increased participation of women in all activities including government--I will be happy if the law effectively achieves its intended purpose.
I'm sorry, I shouldn't have asked. I saw the name and remembered you said you were related to the newspaper owners. None of us get to choose our relatives.
Dec 05th, 2017 - 10:03 pm - Link - Report abuse +1And I suppose you are right about the law, it's good if it achieves it's intended purpose and doesn't cause other problems.
No worries. I appreciated you asked in a straightforward manner so that I can give a direct answer. I forgot to say I've never had any direct contact with that group of relatives.
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