Tag: Argentine Congress

Saturday, October 26th 2013 - 13:48 UTC
Sunday election, an anticipation for the 2015 post Cristina Fernandez chapter

Sunday's midterm election in Argentina has become crucial for the government of President Cristina Fernandez who must retain control of Congress in the last two years of her mandate ahead of the 2015 presidential election, otherwise she runs the risk of becoming a lame duck accompanied by a most unwished end for the legacy of the Kirchner couple decade-plus rule.
Tuesday, August 20th 2013 - 23:26 UTC
Malvinas debate: Ambassador Castro describes PM Cameron as ‘a fool and completely useless’

During a debate on the “Malvinas Question”, Argentine ambassador to the United Kingdom Alicia Castro launched a strong attack on Prime Minister David Cameron describing him as “a fool, dumb, and completely useless” politician, because of his comments when the election of Pope Francis.
Thursday, August 8th 2013 - 03:10 UTC
Argentina Electoral court urges Congress to revise laws on state advertising in campaign periods

Argentina’s National Electoral Court urged the Congress to revise the laws concerning state advertising in electoral periods so as not to benefit ruling party candidates. There have been several claims that President Cristina Fernandez is going over the line in supporting her candidates.
Thursday, March 14th 2013 - 08:58 UTC
Falkland Islands’ referendum vote blasted unanimously in both Houses of Argentina’s Congress

The Argentine Congress in extraordinary sessions held on Wednesday in both Houses unanimously rejected the Falkland Islands referendum in which the local population overwhelmingly decided to remain as a British Overseas Territory.
Wednesday, March 13th 2013 - 03:58 UTC
Falklands’ referendum to be condemned by Argentina’s congress two Houses

The Argentine congress is holding on Wednesday an extraordinary session to strongly reject the resounding Falklands/Malvinas referendum in which the Islanders overwhelmingly voted to remain a British Overseas Territory. Two statements have been drafted and will be discussed simultaneously at the Lower House and the Senate.
Saturday, March 2nd 2013 - 08:08 UTC
Battling the Justice system, Cristina Fernandez main political battle this year

Reforming or democratizing the Argentine Justice system and the Supreme Court is forecasted to become the main political battle of this year, according to Rosendo Fraga a low profile Argentine historian and a sharp political analyst.
Thursday, February 28th 2013 - 18:27 UTC
Jewish organization pledges to take Argentina/Iran accord to the Supreme Court

Argentina’s AMIA Jewish Community Centre President, Guillermo Borger, harshly criticized the approval of the Argentina-Iran accord, which occurred Thursday early morning after nearly 20 hours of debate, and warned that the institution analyzes resorting to court to stop it.
Thursday, November 15th 2012 - 18:33 UTC
Congress gives Cristina Fernandez additional tool to dismember Clarin group

Argentina's Congress approved on Wednesday a new legal regulation which critics say President Cristina Fernandez could use to force a conclusion in her long-running battle with the country's biggest media group.
Thursday, November 1st 2012 - 07:06 UTC
Argentine 16 to 18year olds will be voting in next year’s mid term election

Argentina’s Lower House of Congress approved the government-sponsored teen suffrage bill that allows 16-18 year olds the chance to vote in national elections. The Upper House of Congress had preliminary approved the bill with 52 votes in favour and only three against.
Saturday, September 22nd 2012 - 05:04 UTC
Argentine opposition describes budget bill as “inconsistent and false”

The Argentine opposition strongly criticized the budget bill sent to Congress and questioned the real growth of the economy during the current year, wondering who are the real holders of sovereign bonds tied to GDP growth maturing later this year.