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Thousands in Argentina take to streets to defend embattled vice president

Thousands of followers of Argentina's former president and current Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner took to the streets in her defense Saturday, days after two prosecutors called for a 12-year prison sentence and a ban on public office for alleged corruption during her government.

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Argentina prosecutor seeks 12-year jail sentence for VP Kirchner

An Argentine federal prosecutor requested a 12-year prison sentence on Monday for Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, the country's former president and current vice president, on corruption charges related to public works.

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Argentina names second in command of key economy ministry

Argentina's government on Sunday appointed a well-known economist and vocal critic of the policies of former President and current Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner to effectively be the second in command of the key economy ministry.

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In Argentina, mass protests demand higher wages, lower inflation

Thousands of frustrated Argentines clogged downtown Buenos Aires on Wednesday in raucous street protests, demanding government action to boost salaries and unemployment benefits battered by surging consumer prices and a weakening peso currency.

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Argentina's latest economy chief announces new agriculture pick

Argentina's incoming economy minister, dubbed a "superminister" due to his expanded portfolio, announced new secretary picks including for the key farm sector on Tuesday, part of the government's latest bid to reign in a severe economic crisis.

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With new 'super minister,' Argentina seeks political fix to economic woes

Buenos Aires (AFP) - Argentine President Alberto Fernandez is looking for a political solution to the country's economic crisis with his appointment of a long-term politician as a new "super minister," analysts say.

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Analysis-Same dire problems, new chief: Can Argentina solve economy riddle?

Argentina's incoming economy chief, the crisis-racked country's third in a less than a month, may be its last best chance to right a sinking ship, or at least avoid further deterioration ahead of a high-stakes election next year.

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Argentina's Fernandez bets on 'superministry' to stop economic bleeding

Argentine President Alberto Fernandez launched his latest effort to tackle an economy in crisis on Thursday, tapping one of the ruling coalition's most powerful figures to lead a new "superministry" on the same day the central bank hiked interest rates to 60%.

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Argentina's president sacks economy chief after less than a month - newspaper

Argentina's president will fire Economy Minister Silvina Batakis after just a few weeks on the job, Clarin newspaper reported on Wednesday citing official sources, as the country struggles with a growing economic crisis.

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Uruguay says pursuing China trade deal with or without Mercosur partners

Asuncion (AFP) - Uruguay insisted on Thursday that it would pursue a free trade deal with China with or without its partners in the South American Mercosur trade bloc.

AFP

Argentine anti-government protests build as president calls for unity

Argentine President Alberto Fernandez called for unity on Saturday as protesters marched in the capital to the gates of the presidential palace, lambasting his government over soaring inflation and a crushing national debt.

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Argentina turmoil sparks panic buying and price hikes

Buenos Aires (AFP) - A political crisis in inflation-ravaged Argentina that was sparked by the economy minister's resignation has spooked markets and generated fears resulting in panic buying and hasty price hikes, as the informal exchange rate soars.

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Argentina VP Kirchner gains power in the shadows as moderates retreat

Argentina's leftist populist Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner is gaining power behind the scenes after a government shakeup, redrawing battle lines within a weakened ruling Peronist coalition ahead of elections next year.

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Markets react badly to Argentina economy minister appointment

Buenos Aires (AFP) - Argentina's peso fell sharply against the US dollar on the informal market Monday after the appointment of a new economy minister who sought to calm investor jitters by vowing to pursue "fiscal balance."

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Markets react badly to new Argentina economy minister appointment

Buenos Aires (AFP) - Argentina's peso fell sharply against the US dollar in the informal market on Monday following the appointment of new Economy Minister Silvina Batakis.

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Argentina president names new economy chief after shock Guzman exit

Argentine President Alberto Fernandez named economist and government official Silvina Batakis as the new economy minister late on Sunday after the abrupt resignation of long-standing minister Martin Guzman amid crises and tensions.

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Argentina Economy Minister Guzman resigns as divisions grow

Argentine Economy Minister Martin Guzman resigned Saturday, marking the biggest departure of President Alberto Fernandez’s government after infighting within the ruling coalition escalated.

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Argentine economy minister who renegotiated IMF debt resigns

Buenos Aires (AFP) - Argentine economy minister Martin Guzman, who led debt renegotiations with the International Monetary Fund, announced his resignation Saturday, sparking fresh uncertainty in Latin America's third largest economy.

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Boris Johnson news live - Tory bid to block Labour MP from chairing Partygate probe fails

Labour’s Harriet Harman confirmed as chair as Commons probe gets underway

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Boris Johnson tells Argentina Falklands’ sovereignty is not in question

Boris Johnson met President Alberto Fernandez at the G7 summit.

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Argentine leader denies grounded plane has any terror link

Buenos Aires (AFP) - Argentine President Alberto Fernandez insisted Saturday that a cargo plane with Iranian and Venezuelan crew members had been grounded due only to fueling difficulties, not because of any alleged link to Iran's elite Quds Force.

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Biden faces discord at Americas summit

Los Angeles (AFP) - US President Joe Biden faced open criticism Thursday at an Americas summit, along with complaints about foreign pressure by Brazil's far-right leader, as he sought progress on issues from migration to climate change.

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Argentine President firms up attendance at troubled Americas summit

Argentine President Alberto Fernandez confirmed he will attend the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles this month in a call with U.S. President Joe Biden Wednesday, Fernandez's office said.

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Argentine President touts tax hikes to curb food inflation, lacks Congress support

Argentine President Alberto Fernandez said on Friday that higher food export tariffs would help curb rising food prices, but admitted that he lacked support in Congress to push through legislation to raise levies in the major grains producer.

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Argentina's President Fernandez says he will seek reelection in 2023

Argentina's President Alberto Fernandez said on Tuesday that he will seek reelection during the 2023 presidential elections, as he began a brief European tour.

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