In a strategic move that reshapes the political landscape one year before Argentina's 2027 elections, the national government has replaced the president of the state-owned Correo Argentino, Camilo Baldini, with Adrián González, a lawyer close to Cabinet Chief Diego Santilli. The change aims to secure control over the key logistics operator for the upcoming elections.
With an eye on the 2027 elections, Argentina's Peronist movement is stirring. Axel Kicillof will launch his national political space, Sergio Massa rallies the youth, and La Cámpora aims to reclaim the Buenos Aires province. Internal competition heats up, and the future of primary elections is on the line.
Amid intense internal debate, Kirchnerism launches its 1.0.1 update, a proposal that blends historical mystique with new digital tools and a renewed discourse. What does this change imply and how does it impact Argentine politics?
A bombshell revelation by journalist Carlos Pagni has shaken Argentina's political landscape, unveiling the possible candidates the Peronist party is considering for the 2027 elections. Juan Manuel Olmos, Victoria Tolosa Paz, Guillermo Michel, and Natalia De La Sota are the names circulating for key districts, sparking intense debate and speculation.
In an increasingly tense political climate, Peronist leaders issue a stark warning: if the current non-Peronist government makes mistakes, it could pave the way for Kirchnerism to return for a third time and a fifth term. What lies behind this statement?
In a meeting in Santa Rosa, the governors of Buenos Aires and La Pampa sealed cooperation agreements and demanded the national government execute $290,000 million from the Water Fund and return $2.1 trillion in ATN transfers, amid the federal tug-of-war ahead of 2027.
In a surprising political twist, Argentine national deputy Fernando A. Iglesias (PRO) publicly backed Buenos Aires Governor Axel Kicillof as 'the President for the people' in a Monday morning post on X. The message, complete with hashtags like #Axel2027 and #CristinaLibre, signals a rare cross-party gesture amid intense electoral debates.
In a sharp-witted social media post, Argentine congressman Fernando A. Iglesias mocked the opposition's ongoing negotiations for the 2027 elections by inventing absurd coalition names. His tweet, which went viral, highlights the deep divisions and stalled talks within the anti-government bloc, offering a humorous yet critical look at the country's political landscape.
In a fiery A24 interview, former Cabinet Chief Guillermo Francos accused Vice President Victoria Villarruel of disloyalty and called her 'institutionally unserious,' following her public remarks questioning President Milei's mental health. He also left the door open to running in 2027.
With less than a year to the 2027 presidential elections, Argentina's Casa Rosada keeps provincial governors in suspense: it has not yet decided whether to run its own candidates or form alliances in each district. Meanwhile, Peronism seeks to rebuild its coalition and markets await clear signals.
On Monday, August 24, 2026, Argentina's country risk index closed at 509 basis points, failing to break below the 500 mark. Meanwhile, the wholesale dollar surpassed $1,500 for the first time in history, and Argentine stocks rebounded up to 8.2% on Wall Street. Markets are already pricing in the 2027 electoral scenario.
With Argentina's 2027 elections just over a year away, financial markets are showing signs of anxiety. The country risk index has climbed over 100 basis points since July, and long-term default probabilities have surged. What's behind this unease? Analysts and consultancies explain the key factors in a scenario marked by political and economic uncertainty.
Sergio Massa is making his move in Buenos Aires province. Following a key summit in Maipú, the Frente Renovador brought together leaders from all 27 municipalities of the Fifth Electoral Section, setting an ambitious goal: competing for 14 mayoralties in 2027. The strategy? Building grassroots teams and crafting a unique agenda to transition from junior partner to main player within Peronism.
Pilar Ramirez, leader of La Libertad Avanza in Buenos Aires City, accused Mayor Jorge Macri of borrowing libertarian policies without credit, and questioned his priorities. She also proposed modernizing garbage collection, suggesting a new model. Ramirez said a 2027 election alliance with PRO depends on these issues, while meetings between both parties continue every fifteen days.
Just as investors were beginning to believe Argentina’s economic storm had calmed, political anxiety has triggered a sharp reversal. The country's risk premium has jumped over 100 points in a month, bonds are falling, and the market is now urging President Milei to soften his razor-sharp austerity measures. What’s happening, and why is election anxiety already affecting 2027?
Argentine President Javier Milei stunned the nation by claiming that an alleged anti-Argentina campaign during the 2026 World Cup was a coordinated plot by Brazil, Mexico, the U.S. Democratic Party and Spain's Socialist Party. He called it 'a first electoral rehearsal' for the 2027 elections. The statement, made on Radio Mitre, was published by the official response office on Twitter.
JP Morgan's indicator fell 30 basis points on Friday, August 21, 2026, to 505, driven by a 1% rebound in sovereign bonds. The drop breaks a streak of 13 consecutive increases, though August still shows a 17.4% rise due to political and global factors.
Los activos argentinos profundizaron su caída en la tercera semana de agosto: el riesgo país quebró la barrera de los 500 puntos básicos y el S&P Merval en dólares borró tres meses de ganancias. Mientras la macro muestra datos positivos, la incertidumbre política de cara a 2027 y la suba de tasas en EE.UU. pesan más que los fundamentos.
In a radio interview, former Argentine Economy Minister Hernán Lacunza officially announced his candidacy for the 2027 presidential elections, revealing he has discussed the bid with Mauricio Macri and over a dozen PRO party leaders. He criticized the current government and proposed replacing the 'chainsaw' with a 'cement mixer' to focus on construction and consensus.
Argentina's country risk index climbed to 532 basis points on Thursday, August 20, 2026, its highest level in three months, amid a hostile global climate and local doubts ahead of the 2027 elections. Sovereign bonds deepen losses, Argentine banks suffer on Wall Street, while the government downplays the figure.
Nearly 6 million Argentine borrowers are in default, freezing half of all peso-denominated credit lines. As the market eyes the 2027 elections, analysts warn of potential liquidity stress and rate volatility similar to the turbulence seen in late 2025.
Argentina's former Security Minister Patricia Bullrich is already laying the groundwork for the 2027 elections. She and Gustavo Valdés, ex-governor of Corrientes, have established the Popular Federalist Party as a national force, giving her an independent platform to negotiate with the ruling libertarian coalition or launch her own bid.
Argentina's presidential sister and Secretary General of the Presidency, Karina Milei, toured a furniture factory in Villa Lugano with local LLA leader Pilar Ramírez. The visit signals the libertarian party's push to win Buenos Aires City in 2027, while Ramírez downplays any quick alliance with the PRO party.
Argentina's country risk index jumped above 500 basis points on Tuesday, reaching its highest level since late May. The surge comes amid political uncertainty, weakening economic activity, and adverse global conditions, with sovereign bonds falling and Argentine stocks on Wall Street losing up to 6%.
A week after the Hotel Emperador summit, Argentina's Peronist factions are accelerating talks to protect the PASO primary system and build unity ahead of the 2027 elections. Key leaders Massa, Kicillof, and Máximo Kirchner are courting moderate governors while the government pushes to eliminate primaries.
