Mauricio Macri
Evo Morales Is No Longer Invincible, But It's Not Because Bolivia Is Moving to the Right
Results so far show Morales losing Sunday’s referendum that could allow him a fourth term, but the leftist president is clinging to the hope that rural votes not yet counted will give him victory in the end.
One Year Later, Alberto Nisman’s Death Is Still a Troubling Mystery For Argentina
Exactly a year ago today Argentine prosecutor Alberto Nisman died while investigating the worst terrorist attack in the country's history occurred in 1994. The difference now is that the recent change in government has given the case new momentum.
These Fugitives Were Caught In Argentina — But We Still Don't Know How They Escaped
The arrest of the fugitives opens a new chapter in a political scandal that allegedly involves high level members of the government of former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner in an ephedrine trafficking ring.
The Year the 'Pink Tide' Turned: Latin America in 2015
A new right wing president in Argentina and the gathering force of the opposition in Venezuela has left the longtime dominance of leftist governments in Latin America looking shaky.
Argentina's Outgoing President Won’t Let Go of Social Media Accounts
Christina Fernandez de Kircher has lost her verified checkmark but will maintain control over now-defunct institutional Twitter accounts.
Argentina’s New President Is Already Picking a Fight With Venezuela
Two weeks into his presidency Argentina's Mauricio Macri has demanded the release of opposition politicians jailed in Venezuela prompting a public spat and proving that, in foreign policy at least, his election promise of "change" was real.
Argentina's New President Mauricio Macri Promises a 'New Era'
Macri pledged to move the country away from the confrontational politics of outgoing president Cristina Fernández in an inauguration ceremony that came after two weeks of bitter bickering over the handover protocol.
The Opposition Wins a Landmark Victory in Legislative Elections in Venezuela
The election marks the first time that the ruling socialist party has lost control of the legislature since Hugo Chávez took power nearly 17 years ago.
Privilege, Trauma, Political Opportunity and Luck Mark Argentina's New President
Mauricio Macri's dramatic victory in Sunday's presidential runoff follows a dramatic life story marked by family wealth, a kidnapping, sporting titles, meditation and almost choking on a false mustache.
Argentina Moves to the Right as Mauricio Macri Wins Presidential Runoff
Macri’s win marks a major shake up of Argentine politics, putting an end to 12 years of Kirchnerismo. It also looks like a warning to several other leftist Latin American governments.
Are We About to Witness the End of the Kirchner Way in Argentina?
After 12 years of a Kirchner leader — either Nestor or Cristina — voters in Argentina will decide on Sunday to either close the book on the Kirchners or vote for continuing their policies and programs. What's their legacy?
First Round Presidential Election Shows Argentines Want Change
The weekend’s presidential elections to pick the successor of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner in Argentina see government-backed candidate Daniel Scioli only just beat the opposition's Mauricio Macri. A runoff will be held on November 22.