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Cristina Fernandez: “Those who emptied the country are those who don’t leave us pay the debt”

Cristina Fernandez: “Those who emptied the country are those who don’t leave us pay the debt”


During an act in the border of Neuquen and Rio Negro, President Cristina Fernandez defend once again the use of national reserves to pay the public debt and challenged the opposition to come with a better idea.

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Pro-government Senator recuses the judge deciding on Necessity and Urgency  Decrees.

Pro-government Senator recuses the judge deciding on Necessity and Urgency Decrees.


Miguel Ángel Pichetto recused judge Marinelli, who had been publicly questioned by, President Cristina Fernandez for him to step aside from the case on the composition of the Congressional Committee

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Marco del Pont to stay as head of Central Bank

Marco del Pont to stay as head of Central Bank


With most votes in the Senate, Mercedes Marcó del Pont has an almost secured future as president of the Central Bank after the failure of a special session to reject her ascension. With the unexpected turn of two senators, the opposition did not get the 37 votes for a quorum and did not turn up to the the session.

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The President slams the opposition for their attitude in the Senate

The President slams the opposition for their attitude in the Senate


In the sowthern town of El Calafate, referring to the foiled attempt by opponents in the Senate to reject the appointment of Mercedes Marco del Pont as governess of the Central Bank, the President said, it was a move to unstabilize the government.

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Ruling party believes on the ratification of Central Bank president

Ruling party believes on the ratification of Central Bank president


The officer is much optimism regarding the ratification of Marco del Pont as Central Bank president. “We will repair an injustice,” said the chairman of the senators ruling bloc, Miguel Angel Pichetto.

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Marco del Pont before the Senate: “I am calm because the Central Bank acted in absolute legality”

Marco del Pont before the Senate: “I am calm because the Central Bank acted in absolute legality”


Central Bank president Mercedes Marco del Pont defended herself before the Senate and said she did not take the reserves illegally and added: “If Congress do not approve my charge, I won’t be the president anymore.”

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What about Cristina Fernandez’ decree?

What about Cristina Fernandez’ decree?


The conflict for Central Bank reserves continues creating controversy. Agustín Rossi, the head of ruling party in Deputies Chamber, said that Cristina Kirchner’s decree won’t be repealed until the Senator Carlos Verna’s project is treated in the Senate.

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President boosts Bicentennial Fund before Trade Unions

President boosts Bicentennial Fund before Trade Unions


In a lunch shared with Tarde Unions leaders at Olivos residency, Cristina Fernandez called to all sectors to carry out an agreement through which to discuss the guidelines or foundations, that according to her view “no one can discuss.” In addition, she once again defended the use of Central Bank reserves.

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Senators will listen to Marcó del Pont but they won’t change their stance

Senators will listen to Marcó del Pont but they won’t change their stance


The Central Bank chief, Mercedes Marco del Pont, sent a letter to the Senate this afternoon expressing her intention to comply with the call made last Wednesday by the Comission of Arrangements.

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Moyano described as “characters” and referred to the opposition to present its own candidate

Moyano described as “characters” and referred to the opposition to present its own candidate


CGT General Secretary Hugo Moyano expressed the idea of running with their own candidate. Altough he praised the Government, said the workers could “generate political power if necessary”

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Marco del Pont admits that if the Senate does not support her position, she must resign

Marco del Pont admits that if the Senate does not support her position, she must resign


Central Bank (BCRA) President Mercedes Marco del Pont said that she should leave office if the Senate does not ratify her appointment next week, although she said that right now is not considering her resignation.

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Judge who froze Central Bank reserves sends message to the Executive

Judge who froze Central Bank reserves sends message to the Executive


Federal Administrative Judge Claudia Rodriguez Vidal said “I am respectful of the institutions and the investiture, according to the information provided today by the Judicial Information Center.

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Cristina Fernandez: “We are facing impeachment attempts by some national sectors”

Cristina Fernandez: “We are facing impeachment attempts by some national sectors”


The president fiercely attacked the opposition and she said they are moving to dismiss her government and she made sure that Argentina is a presidential system and not a co-government with opposite parties. (VIDEO AVAILABLE)

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Court suspends Cristina Fernandez decree

Court suspends Cristina Fernandez decree


The decree 298/10 issued by President Cristina Fernandez was suspended by Federal Judge Claudia Rodriguez Vidal, so again the government can not use the reserves of the BCRA to the topic being discussed by Congress.

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The opposition signed a ruling to remove Mercedes Marco del Pont

The opposition signed a ruling to remove Mercedes Marco del Pont


The Commission of Agreements signed a ruling to reject the position of the Central Bank’s head, Mercedes Marcó del Pont, after the economist did not attend the summons in the Senate, where she was to explain why she released the reserves to the executive.

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The Finance Committee calls Marco del Pont and the Central Bank directory

The Finance Committee calls Marco del Pont and the Central Bank directory


After President signing of two new decrees that let Central Bank to release reserves over US$ 6500 million, the Finance Committee decided to summon Mercedes Marco del Pont, head of the entity.

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Opposition wants to stop the decrees that allowed the use of Central Bank reserves

Opposition wants to stop the decrees that allowed the use of Central Bank reserves


Opposition discusses the necessary steps to stop President Cristina Kirchner decrees through which she allowed the release of Central Bank reserves to pay debt.

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Appeal Court rejects the use of reserves and brings the case to Supreme Court

Appeal Court rejects the use of reserves and brings the case to Supreme Court


The appeal presented by the government, trough which they wanted to elevate the case to the Supreme Court was allowed, but the use of reserves is still blocked.

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Opposition says they have 37 votes to take the Senate control

Opposition says they have 37 votes to take the Senate control


Opposition says they have a majority in the National Senate to reject the decree of necessity and urgency that creates the Bicentennial Fund with the Central Bank reserves.

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Senator Luis Juez spoke and said that “Cristina Kirchner is a bad president”

Senator Luis Juez spoke and said that “Cristina Kirchner is a bad president”


National senator Luis Juez made statements to a Buenos Aires radio station and stated that “Cristina Kirchner is a lousy president” and that “History may conclude that the former mandatory Maria Estela Martinez de Peron, Isabelita, did a better role under the circumstances. “

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