Argentina’s vice president, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, masterminded the plan to elect President Alberto Fernández. Now they’re openly sparring.
Author: Daniel Politi and Ernesto Londoño
Argentine President Offends With Comment: ‘Brazilians Emerged from the Jungle’
President Alberto Fernández tried to connect with the Spanish prime minister by highlighting Argentina’s European heritage. Instead he caused offense across much of Latin America.
How Support for Legal Abortion Went Mainstream in Argentina
The fight for legalization began decades ago, but it gained traction only as more women became lawmakers and a massive grass-roots effort shifted the conversation.
Argentina Legalizes Abortion, a Milestone in a Conservative Region
The Senate vote on Wednesday was a major victory for Latin America’s growing feminist movement, and its ripple effects are likely to be widespread.
2 Young Girls Killed and Former V.P. Missing in Paraguay Guerrilla Conflict
A military operation targeting a small insurgent group has led to accusations of a government cover-up in the deaths of two young girls from Argentina.
Luis Lacalle Pou Leads in Tight Uruguay Election, but Ballot Counting Continues
The ruling leftist party appears to be on its way out after nearly 15 years, as slow economic growth drags down incumbents.
Pocketbook Woes Drive an Unlikely Comeback in Argentine Presidential Race
President Mauricio Macri rose to office with a promise that free markets would wrest Argentina from its boom-and-bust cycle. But with the country in recession, voters may now turn to an archrival.
Leftist Atop Argentina Race Moves From Kirchner’s Shadow. Will His Policies Follow?
The markets were rocked by the prospect of ex-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner returning to power. But it’s Alberto Fernández, a moderate, who actually leads her ticket.
Grenades, Land Mines and U.S. Weapons Parts: Argentina Foils Huge Smuggling Operation
Acting on tips from the United States and Brazil, the authorities raided several sites, arresting 23 people and confiscating more than 2,500 weapons.