Cristina Fernández de Kirchner returned to the political scene on Saturday, delivering a speech at an event in Quilmes that slammed President Javier Milei’s austerity measures. Fernández de Kirchner, 71, criticised Milei’s ‘chainsaw’ approach that has slashed public spending and accused the libertarian leader of subjecting the Argentine people to a
Heker opens Book Fair with strong speech against Milei’s austerity
Acclaimed author Liliana Heker opened the latest edition of the Buenos Aires International Book Fair on Friday with a fiery speech laced with criticism of President Javier Milei’s government. Heker, a prominent figure in Argentine literature, seized the moment as she opened the 48th edition of one of the most important Spanish-language literary eve
Book fair serves as beacon of hope resilience amid economic crisis
The Buenos Aires International Book Fair, an annual celebration of literature, culture, and intellectual exchange, has once again descended upon Argentina’s vibrant capital. But beneath the surface of this literary extravaganza lies a narrative of struggle and resistance against economic turmoil and political discord. At the heart of this yea
Milei, indigenous authors and virtual reality at Buenos Aires Book Fair
The 48th edition of the Buenos Aires International Book Fair kicked off on Thursday against a backdrop of a severe economic crisis and with a number of highlights to come in the next four weeks. Among the items that stand out on the agenda are a gathering with indigenous communities, the launch of President Javier Milei’s latest […]
Gaza conflict shows limits of Argentina and Brazil’s influence in Middle East
Of the long list of polarities which distinguish Javier Milei from Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, few stand out as starkly as their postures toward the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Even before the Hamas-led attack on Israel last October 7, Argentina’s eccentric head of state was garnering attention with his staunchly pro-Israel stance, routinely and [&hel