A bill before the Senate would make abortion legal in the predominantly Catholic nation, the homeland of Pope Francis. Its approval likely would have significant effect across Latin America.
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Judge Who Pushed Graft Cases Against Ex-President of Argentina Dies
Claudio Bonadio, a judge, died Tuesday, raising questions about the future of several politically-explosive cases, including some involving former President Cristina Kirchner.
In Argentina Election, Leftists Savor Victory Over Incumbent
President Mauricio Macri was defeated by a ticket that included former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner in the No. 2 spot.
In Argentina Election, Leftists Savor Victory Over Incumbent
President Mauricio Macri was defeated by a ticket that included former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner in the No. 2 spot.
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.
Argentina Restricts Access to Foreign Currency to Stave Off Financial Crisis
The imposition of currency controls is a remarkable about-face for Argentina’s president, who was elected on the promise of liberalizing the economy.
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.
Argentina’s Macri Trounced in Primary by Voters Angry Over Economy
The results of Sunday’s primary elections vindicated Argentina’s leftist former leader, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, who is running on a different ticket.
Former Argentine President Kirchner Seeks Return to Power, as Vice President
Days before she was set to go on trial for corruption, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner announced an unexpected political strategy.
Argentina’s Economic Misery Could Bring Populism Back to the Country
Argentina’s turn away from populism and embrace of market forces has enraged people who have lost aid without producing a promised economic revival.