
Argentina

A Century Later, Latin America’s Futboleras Are (Still) Fighting for Recognition
A new book traces the struggle for equality on the soccer pitch and beyond.

What Argentina Could Expect from Alberto Fernández
More than ideology, Fernández’s pragmatism offers clues to how he’d govern.

How Argentine Women Are Taking the Feminist Fight to the Soccer Pitch
A new professional league underscores the growing clout of Argentina’s women’s movement.

Fact-Checking in Argentina: The Website Fighting Fake News in an Election Year
This article is adapted from AQ’s latest issue on China and Latin America Argentina is living through a moment of intense uncertainty. As its currency loses value, the ongoing race for the presidency is appearing increasingly unpredictable. In the runup to the October election, AQ spoke to Laura Zommer, the executive director and editor-in-chief of fact-checknig site Chequeado (Checked), on how … Read more

It’s Groundhog Day in Argentina
What explains the endless cycle of recession and crisis? A leading economist offers a less traditional diagnosis – and suggests remedies.

How China Is Closing the Soft Power Gap in Latin America
China’s influence in Latin America falls short when it comes to cultural ties. Confucius Institutes across the region are trying to bridge the gap.

Can Cristina Kirchner Win? 3 Questions About Her Future.
The former president’s legal troubles are one potential obstacle to a comeback. Plus, she might not even run.

AQ INTERVIEW: Urtubey: “Argentina’s Problem Didn’t Start With Macri or Cristina”
Argentina’s dark-horse presidential candidate speaks to AQ about his vision for uniting the country.

El curioso caso de Alfredo Olmedo, “El Bolsonaro Argentino”
Read in English Por años, el congresista Alfredo Olmedo ha usado su característica chaqueta de color amarillo brillante y sus opiniones controversiales para sobresalir entre sus colegas políticos. Ahora, como candidato a la presidencia de las elecciones de Argentina en octubre, su estilo contra el establecimiento ha provocado comparaciones con otro Latinoamericano incendiario: el presidente … Read more

The Curious Case of Alfredo Olmedo, the “Argentine Bolsonaro”
Another controversial maverick hits the campaign trail in Latin America.

Why Sustainable Agriculture Has to Be a G20 Priority
Leaders of the largest economies meeting in Buenos Aires need to face the urgency of global food security.