Tag: Peronism

Friday, November 29th 2024 - 15:51 UTC
Pepe Mujica criticizes Cristina Kirchner: “The old lady is at the head of Peronism screwing around”

Former Uruguayan President José “Pepe” Mujica has taken aim at prominent Latin American leaders, criticizing a lack of generational renewal in politics and authoritarian trends in the region. Speaking from his home in Montevideo, Mujica called out Argentina’s Cristina Kirchner, accusing her of clinging to power rather than transitioning into an advisory role. “There’s the old Cristina at the head of Peronism, instead of leaving room for new generations. How hard it is for her to let go of the cake!” Mujica quipped.
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Monday, October 23rd 2023 - 10:42 UTC
No president-elect in Argentina

Argentina's next president will be chosen in a runoff election on Nov. 19, according to preliminary results released Sunday minutes before 10 p.m. local time in Buenos Aires (GMT -3).
Thursday, February 23rd 2023 - 10:53 UTC
Argentina: Ruling bloc in the Senate breaks up and a new bench emerges

A group of Argentine senators announced on Wednesday their withdrawal from the bloc of the ruling Frente de Todos in the Upper House and their decision to form their own bench, in the run-up to the complex electoral process that the South American country will undergo this year.
Monday, October 10th 2022 - 10:31 UTC
Madrid mayor pledges not to allow Peronism 'fiscal populism' into Spain

The mayor of Spain's capital Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, and a rising star among the conservative Popular Party has condemned the Spanish Socialist government accusing it of following Argentine Peronism populist policies, underlining that “here in Spain people want to be free”
Thursday, October 29th 2020 - 14:27 UTC
Alberto Fernández confesses that Néstor Kirchner marked a before and after for his life and is his permanent inspiration

“Néstor, in history and in my heart,” said Argentine President Alberto Fernández emotionally, along with a video recalling his relationship with his former political mentor, former President Néstor Kirchner (2003-2007) on the tenth anniversary of the former president's surprising death.
Saturday, October 17th 2020 - 09:58 UTC
Argentine president confident in the ruling coalition unity to face challenges, despite signs of rifts

Argentina’s ruling coalition is showing signs of strain just 10 months into power, further complicating the nation’s challenge to climb out of a deep recession while President Alberto Fernandez’s popularity dives.
Saturday, January 18th 2020 - 08:48 UTC
Cristina Fernandez again considered the most influential Argentine

After eight years in office, back in 2015, when ex-president Cristina Fernandez left office, she ranked ninth among the most influential Argentines, according to an ongoing national opinion poll from Giacobbe & Associates which was started in the nineties.
Thursday, January 16th 2020 - 08:58 UTC
Bolivia interim government asks Argentina to disavow comments from ex president Evo Morales

Bolivia’s Foreign Ministry has asked Argentina’s government to disavow comments by Bolivian former President Evo Morales, currently living in exile in Buenos Aires that called for the organization of armed militias in his home country.
Saturday, December 7th 2019 - 09:49 UTC
Next Argentine agriculture minister sets warning alarms among farmers

The next agriculture, livestock and fisheries minister of Argentina, as anticipated by MercoPress, will be Luis Basterra, president-elect Alberto Fernandez confirmed on Friday, an appointment met with some scepticism by farmers worried about a possible revival of interventionist policies.
Friday, November 1st 2019 - 09:59 UTC
Argentina: official transition with incoming administration takes off next week

Argentina's official transition in anticipation of 10 December when elected president Alberto Fernandez takes office, is scheduled to begin next Wednesday when Fernandez returns from his first overseas trip to Mexico.