23/11/2012 | Argentina

Scioli pleas 'collaboration' in 'vulture' funds fight

Buenos Aires province governor Daniel Scioli rejected the recent ruling in favour of “holdout” bond investors by New York Judge Thomas Griesa and called on other provincial governors, mayors and union leaders to “join in collaboration” in order to bring peace of mind to the population.

29/11/2012 | Argentina

'Zero rubbish': Macri calls Scioli to 'work without artificial divisions'

Buenos Aires City Mayor Mauricio Macri assured he will send his team to the meeting summoned by Governor Daniel Scioli to debate the "zero rubbish" law, and considered that "there's only one metropolitan area and it must work without artificial divisions."

08/01/2013 | Argentina

Mariotto to push law to make BA province officials' wealth transparent

Deputy governor for the province of Buenos Aires Gabriel Mariotto said today that he would push for a Public Ethics Law to be passed in the province, so that details on government officials’ wealth be made transparent.

03/11/2012 | Argentina

Reutemann says Scioli will overcome CFK in next election

Senator for the Santa Fe Federal caucus Carlos Reutermann sustained today that he was confident that Buenos Aires province governor Daniel Scioli would succeed President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner in the 2015 election.

08/11/2012 | Argentina

'It's only in the worst moments when you see what a true leader is made of,' CFK warns

On the verge of tonight's 8N pot-bashing protests against the national government, President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner sent a clear message to protesters during the inauguration of a cultural centre named “My friend Néstor [Kirchner]” in South Western BA district of Ezeiza. 

11/11/2012 | Argentina

Bonfatti to Garré: 'Drugs enter from the frontier'

Santa Fe province Governor Antonio Bonfatti responded to the statements given by Security Minister Nilda Garré over the drug-trafficking issue, and reminded the official that "drugs enter from the frontier."

27/09/2012 | Argentina

'Argentines can no longer accept living in a bipolar country,' De La Sota

Governor of Córdoba province José Manuel De la Sota slammed the incumbent national government, making clear that Argentines "can no longer accept living in a bipolar country."

17/10/2012 | Argentina

Chaco to issue bond in pesos to pay off dollar debt

Chaco province Governor Jorge Capitanich will further advance with the tackling of the province’s dollar debt, by issuing a bond in pesos in order to pay it off.

18/10/2012 | Argentina

Capitanich: ‘Nat’l Gov’t not involved in peso bonds swap decision’

Chaco governor Jorge Capitanich once again defended the decision to swap a dollar debt into pesos and assured that the National Government had not had any involvement in the decision he made last week. He also stated that the province followed a Central Bank disposition.

26/06/2012 | Argentina

With heavy ammunition, CFK confirms sending of shared-revenue funds to BA province

After the numerous claims made by different provinces urged for the national government’s shared-revenue fundings, and mainly the ones coming from the BA Province Governor Daniel Scioli, who stated that there could be problems with the mid-year bonus payments for public workers, President Crisitina Fernández de Kirchner responded with heavy ammunition by saying that “Conspiracy operations should stop.”

22/07/2012 | Argentina

BA province minister urges Mariotto to ‘fulfill his institutional role’

The Buenos Aires province Minister of Government Cristina Alvarez Rodríguez, sought to lower the tone of confrontation that was raised by the split of the civil servants’ midyear bonus payment, and urged Deputy Governor Gabriel Mariotto to “fulfill his institutional role."

06/08/2012 | Argentina

Bonfatti says they do not even have money to pay salaries

Santa Fe's Governor Antonio Bonfatti assured that "there's no money" in the province and warned that "we are going to have problems to pay the salaries" of the public sector's workers.

21/03/2012 | Argentina

Urtubey says court permit before abortion 'will remain mandatory' in Salta

In an unexpected announcement, Salta governor Juan Manuel Urtubey said that despite the recent Supreme Court ruling on abortion, it will still be mandatory in his province for rape victims to request a court permit before having their pregnancies interrupted.

25/03/2012 | Argentina

'It is totally false that printing money causes inflation,' Central Bank Governor

Central Bank of Argentina Governor (BCRA in Spanish), Mercedes Marcó del Pont, stressed the importance of bank’s charter reform as “it will provide the government more tools to deepen the development model and to give priority to investment credit.”

31/05/2012 | Argentina

BA province Legislature passes land reform bill

The Buenos Aires province Senate ratified the changes made earlier by the Lower House and passed the land reform bill, which will to raise taxes on 38 percent of rural properties. The law is widely rejected by the farming sector.

03/01/2012 | Argentina

Psychiatrist says Freydoz 'knows that the situation is irreparable'

Psychiatrist Luis Di Giácomo stated that “Susana Freydoz recovers consciousness of what happened only for a few moments. She knows that what she has committed is irreparable,” referring to the death of Governor Carlos Soria.

09/01/2012 | Argentina

Soria’s wife to undergo psychiatric studies

As of today, Susana Freydoz charged with murder of her husband and ex governor of Río Negro, Carlos Soria, will undergo a series of interviews with Supreme Court of Justice psychiatric expert Ricardo Rizzo, as part of the investigation into her husband's death.

09/01/2012 | Argentina

Boudou meets with Weretilneck, shows support

Acting President Amado Boudou met with Río Negro province Governor Alberto Weretilneck, to whom he transmitted the political support of President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, after he replaced the late Carlos Soria.

02/01/2012 | Argentina

Pichetto assures Peronism 'will stand by Río Negro Vice-Governor'

Senator Miguel Ángel Pichetto said that the Peronist party in Río Negro “would stand by” Vice-Governor Alberto Weretilneck, scheduled to take office as provincial governor on Tuesday due to the death of former governor Carlos Soria. “He’s a part of the Kirchnerite model,” he said.

02/01/2012 | Argentina

'I didn't want to kill him'

03/01/2012 | Argentina

Weretilneck sworn-in as Río Negro Governor

After the unexpected political upheaval caused by the death of Carlos Soria, Alberto Weretilneck was sworn-in as Governor and vowed his administration was, is and will belong to the Río Negro Peronist party. Cabinet Chief Juan Manuel Abal Medina and Interior Minister  Florencio Randazzo attended the ceremony.

01/01/2012 | Argentina

Río Negro Governor shot dead

Recent elected Governor of Río Negro Carlos Soria died around 5am Sunday of a shot to the face.  Soria was at a small farm of his property in General Roca, Río Negro. Authorities are investigating accidental or domestic fight hypotheses. Sources said Soria's wife, Susana Freydoz, was questioned by Judge Emilio Stadler. Vice-governor Alberto Weretilneck will be sworn-in Tuesday.

01/01/2012 | Argentina

Vice-governor Weretilneck to complete Soria's term in office

Río Negro Vice-governor Alberto Weretilneckwill be sworn-in as Governor in a ceremony on Tuesday to replace Carlos Soria, who died today as a result of a gun shot, it was officially announced.

02/01/2012 | Argentina

Soria's wife charged with murder, 'domestic accident' ruled out

The judge in charge of the investigation into Río Negro's Governor's murder, confirmed that Soria's wife, Susana Freydoz “has been charged because she is currently under investigation for the murder of the Río Negro governor.” He said she would not, however, be detained because she is not a flight risk.

17/12/2011 | Argentina

Tierra del Fuego governor takes office

Tierra del Fuego province Governor Fabiana Ríos was today sworn in for her second term in office, in a ceremony which took place in the Ushuaia Town Sportshall where deputy governor, Roberto Crocianalli was also sworn in.  

20/12/2011 | Argentina

Scioli assures he will not give up the fight against crime

Buenos Aires province Governor Daniel Scioli assured that in spite of the “adversities,” he “won’t give up” and affirmed that he will apply measures to fight crime.

22/12/2011 | Argentina

Mariotto eases rumours of tension with Scioli

Buenos Aires province Vice-Governor Gabriel Mariotto denied there is “tension” with the Governor Daniel Scioli, but “activism, debate and opinions.”

07/12/2011 | Argentina

Peralta sworn in Santa Cruz

Governor of Santa Cruz, Daniel Peralta was sworn in, and upon his new appointment will begin his second mandate as the head of the Patagonian province, after being reelected in the October 23 elections.

11/12/2011 | Argentina

Gioja, Insfrán sworn in to lead San Juan, Formosa provinces

Reelected governor of San Juan José Luis Gioja sworn in this morning in the Andean province. Meanwhile, in the Northeastern province of Formosa Gildo Insfran assumed his fifth term as provincial governor after swearing at the local Lower House.

12/12/2011 | Argentina

Scioli takes office, promises to attack security problems

Re-elect Buenos Aires Province Governor Daniel Scioli will swear in today along with his Deputy Governor, Gabriel Mariotto, at the BA Province Legislature in La Plata. Afterwards, both officials took oath to the new provincial cabinet.  

11/11/2011 | Argentina

'We are one of the seven wonders'

Misiones Governor Maurice Closs assured that the Iguazú Falls are “one of the world’s seven natural wonders,” during a press conference held to celebrate the election.

17/11/2011 | Argentina

Capitanich highlights subordination of economy to politics

Chaco’s Governor Jorge Capitanich highlighted the “subordination of the economy to politics” while visiting Ámbito de Debate TV show, and added that the only one “who has a clue over the new cabinet is the President.”

24/11/2011 | Argentina

Tucumán's ex de facto governor Antonio Bussi dies

Former governor of Tucumán province and ex opressor Antonio Domingo Bussi died at 85 years old in a clinic in Tucumán province after suffering a chronic cardiac insufficiency.

20/10/2011 | Argentina

'The best is yet to come,' Scioli says as he ends campaign

Buenos Aires province governor Daniel Scioli closed his campaign with a rally held in the Greater Buenos Aires locality of Merlo, and assured that “the best time for Argentina is coming.” He also highlighted the fact that his administration ended with the notion that criminals enter through a door and leave through another one."

23/10/2011 | Argentina

De Narváez calls Scioli, recognizes Governor’s victory

Udeso’s candidate Francisco De Narváez called Governor Daniel Scioli and congratulated him for his victory in Buenos Aires province.

24/10/2011 | Argentina

Pérez assures Mendoza will work 'side by side' with the Gov't

Mendoza province’ Governor-elect, Kirchnerite Francisco “Paco” Pérez, committed to work “side by side” with President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner “to trigger the growth of the province and the whole region.”

15/08/2011 | Argentina

San Juan: Gioja sweeps victory for reelection

San Juan Governor José Luis Gioja showed a strong lead toward his reelection, achieving an untouchable 74.2 percent win in the primaries. Roberto Basualso gained 18.48% of votes, and Rodolfo Colombo a mere 4.8%. Meanwhile, President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner also obtained triumph in the primary elections within this province with 70.5 of the vote.  

15/08/2011 | Argentina

As elections close, four provinces define their governor

Only four provinces have elected their candidates for Governor in the first primary election of the country. The kirchnerite party appeared to be the winner in Buenos Aires, San Juan and Entre Ríos, while in San Luis, the current provincial Cabinet Chief, Justicialist Claudio Poggi, took the lead.

25/08/2011 | Argentina

Marcó del Pont assures ‘banking system is in its best historical levels’

Central Bank’s Governor (BCRA) Mercedes Marcó del Pont assured that the Argentine banking system “is in its best historical levels of liquidity, solvency and sluggishness indexes,” referring to Moody’s report.

11/08/2011 | Argentina

'We have the responsibility to continue,' Scioli

Buenos Aires province Governor and candidate Daniel Scioli held his final election campaign rally at the Lomas de Zamora National University along with his candidate for Vice-Governor Gabriel Mariotto, where he called for the continuity of the Kirchnerite model and “to keep on with the economic and social achievements.”

14/08/2011 | Argentina

Scioli: 'The work CFK and I led in BA province has been acknowledged'

Buenos Aires province Governor Daniel Scioli said that “ the work that the President and I have led in the province has been acknowledged by its residents,” while addressing supporters shortly after official results showed he won the provincial primaries.

14/08/2011 | Argentina

De Narváez affirms 'BA will be disputed between Scioli and us'

The candidate of Social Development Union (UDESO) for Buenos Aires province governor, Francisco De Narváez, affirmed that “it’s clear that the province will be a dispute between Scioli and us.”

28/07/2011 | Argentina

Jujuy's Gov't Minister resigns

Jujuy Governor, Walter Barrionuevo accepted the resignation of the provincial Government Minister, Pablo La Villa, who also was the Cabinet Chief.

06/08/2011 | Argentina

Scioli defends primary election

Buenos Aires Governor Daniel Scioli defended the celebration of the primary elections to be held on August 14 in the midst of criticisms and requests presented by his rivals in the province to suspend them.

08/08/2011 | Argentina

'The Gov't can count on us to unite but not to divide,' De la Sota

Córdoba’s governor-elect José Manuel de la Sota claimed victory in the provincial elections on Sunday, and next to current governor Juan Schiaretti sent a message to the National Government, in which he assured President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner he could “count on Cordoba to work and unite, but not to divide.” 

25/06/2011 | Argentina

Mariotto to be Scioli’s running mate for BA province

The head of the Federal Authority of Audiovisual Communication Services (AFSCA), Gabriel Mariotto, confirmed this morning that he will be Buenos Aires Province Governor Daniel Scioli’s running mate, and assured that it was Scioli who put him up for the role.

26/06/2011 | Argentina

Tierra del Fuego incumbent governor says election will be defined in second round

After polls closed in Tierra del Fuego, incumbent governor Fabiana Ríos said there was a "technical tie" between her and Victory Front candidate Rosana Bertone and that a run off next Sunday will define who will be the province's next governor.

26/07/2011 | Argentina

Córdoba bans polls released within 10 days prior to elections

The Electoral Tribunal of Córdoba province announced the prohibition of releasing election polls for the period of ten days; from Thursday until the day of the elections on August 7 when the province will elect its governor.

29/05/2011 | Argentina

Buzzi claims victory in Chubut complimentary elections as Eliceche admits defeat

Chubut Governor Mario Das Neves announced that his protégé, candidate Martín buzzi, had been elected governor after a decisive complementary election that had to be called due to accusations of fraud in the previous gubernatorial elections that took place last March 20th.

06/06/2011 | Argentina

Puyehue ash cloud may reach BA city by Tuesday, experts assure

The ash cloud hovering above Northern Patagonia since Saturday after the eruption of the Puyehue volcano may reach the city of Buenos Aires on Tuesday, experts assured.

12/06/2011 | Argentina

Neuquén votes for governor

The province of Neuquén, one of the worstly affected southern provinces week due to the ash fall caused by the Chilean Puyehue volcano ash cloud, will go to the polls to vote for their new governor.

10/04/2011 | Argentina

Urtubey claims victory in Salta gubernatorial elections

Incumbent Salta governor Juan Manuel Urtubey claimed victory in the Salta gubernatorial elections and said that it had been an "exemplary election day." With 50 percent of the ballots accounted for, Urtubey was winning with 53 percent of the votes. During his victory speech, the governor repeated once more that he is "not a Kirchnerite."

27/04/2011 | Argentina

Scioli urges the opposition 'not to underestimate' him

Buenos Aires province Daniel Scioli governor asked people “no to underestimate” him and insisted that he will have “total freedom” to choose his running mate in light of the upcoming gubernatorial elections.

19/05/2011 | Argentina

Scioli says he feels 'deeply sorry,' offers condolences to family members

Buenos Aires Province Governor Daniel Scioli said he felt “deeply sorry” for the relatives of the victims of the plane that last night crashed in Rio Negro province and caused the death of 22 people.

15/02/2011 | Argentina

Governor Closs to run again in Misiones

Maurice Closs stated that after three years as Governor of Misiones province, he has decided to “re-run” for the same position in the October elections.

14/03/2011 | Argentina

'People in Catamarca needed a change,' governor-elect says

Catamarca governor-elect Lucía Corpacci said she managed to beat her Radical opponent, Eduardo Brizuela del Moral because his administration “was far too estranged from the National Government,” and repeated that she wants President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner to be reelected in October.

08/04/2011 | Argentina

Cobos blasts the UCR, denies running for Mendoza's Governor

Vice-President Julio Cobos denied he will run for Mendoza’s Governor and compromised to work in order to change the Radical Party’s way of thinking because he is willing that the bloc governs the province.

17/12/2010 | Argentina

Scioli puts anti-crime operation into action for summer

Buenos Aires Governor Daniel Scioli, presented "Operación Sol (Operation Sun) 2010-2011" in Mar del Plata and Pinamar, which will cover 16 town councils and which will affect 7 million police officers and corps.

21/12/2010 | Argentina

Binner denies electoral pact with Carlos Reutemann

The governor of Santa Fe stated that, "by no means" did he meet with Carlos Reutemann, in an interview for local medio. He emphasized his position of power and said that for the opposition it is necessary to, "share common ideas that guide people".

12/02/2011 | Argentina

Redrado blasts Timerman’s outburst, compares him to Galtieri’s gov’t

Former Central Bank Governor Martín Redrado harshly criticized Foreign Minister Héctor Timerman for his uproar over the US training courses attended by officers of the Metropolitan Police force. Redrado compared him to the de facto President Galtieri and recommended him to read Charles Talleyrand.

12/01/2013 | World

New York governor declares public health emergency to combat flu

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a public health emergency today, giving pharmacists permission to administer flu vaccinations to more people as officials seek to stem the worst flu outbreak in that state in several years.

15/01/2013 | World

NY enacts gun-control law, first since Newtown attack

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo today signed into law one of the nation's toughest gun-control measures and the first to be enacted since the mass shooting last month at an elementary school in neighboring Connecticut.

28/03/2012 | World

'It makes no sense to negotiate with Argentina,' Malvinas Governor

On the verge of the 30th anniversary of the Malvinas War, the British Governor of the South Atlantic Islands Nigel Haywood told reporters that negotiating with Argentina “makes no sense as long as Buenos Aires keeps denying the Islanders right of self-determination.”

24/09/2012 | World

Graft scandal forces out head of Italy's Lazio region

The governor of Italy's Lazio region resigned over a corruption scandal that could increase political instability in debt-plagued Italy before elections due next year.

21/12/2012 | World

New Governor appointed in Malvinas Islands

The Malvinas Islands government announced today the appointment of Mr Colin Roberts CVO as the next Governor of the Malvinas Islands.

14/06/2011 | World

NY lawmakers set to vote on legalizing gay marriage

New York could become the sixth US state to allow same-sex marriage next week after Governor Andrew Cuomo introduced a bill today that he hopes will be approved by lawmakers.

07/12/2011 | World

Former Illinois governor sentenced to 14 years

Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for political corruption including attempting to sell the US Senate seat vacated by then President-elect Barack Obama.

16/02/2012 | World

New Jersey assembly OKs gay marriage; veto awaits

The New Jersey Assembly passed legislation legalizing same-sex marriage, sending the bill to Republican Governor Chris Christie, a possible vice-presidential candidate who has promised to veto the measure.

11/02/2011 | Entertainment

He's back! Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to movies

Arnold Schwarzenegger is changing his famous catch-phrase to "I'm back" from "I'll be back." The former governor of California said that he was returning to his former role as a Hollywood action hero.