Many left-wing ministers allied with Vice President Fernandez de Kirchner resigned over ailing economy.
New president says the broad agreement between the government and businesses gives him extra muscle in IMF talks.
As elections loom and protests rattle the region, here are the stories to look out for this year.
Left-leaning Fernandez hails government of people, but central bank currency move shows no quick fix to economic woes.
Alberto Fernandez, with Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner as his running mate, likely to unseat Mauricio Macri, polls show.
Polls show that Alberto Fernandez, with Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner as his running mate, is likely to unseat Macri.
The cost in pesos of imported produce such as bananas recently spiked because importers typically pay in dollars.
In his bid to curry favour with voters, Macri promises to hike Argentina’s minimum wage and to grant tax breaks.
With most votes counted, opposition receives 47 percent against incumbent’s 32 percent.
Cristina Kirchner, who recently announced a surprise vice-presidential bid, faces multiple corruption charges.
As controversial new leaders find their feet and crises continue, here are the stories to look out for this year.
Argentinian president expected to lose support after tax increase proposal, but Cristina de Kirchner’s alleged corruption is expected to give him a boost in next year’s vote.
Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner is accused of receiving bribes in exchange for public works contracts while president.
Kirchner and 11 others are charged with covering up Iran’s role in the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community centre.
