Politics

摘要

Cristina Fernandez, the president of Argentina, was hospitalised for surgery to drain blood from her head. The vice-president, Amado Boudou, has taken charge in her absence, which will last until after mid-term elections on October 27th. This is the latest in a string of health problems that Ms Fernandez has suffered. Brazil demanded an explanation from Canada over reports that Canadian spies had collected internet and phone data from Brazil's mining and energy ministry and a Brazilian diplomat. The allegation derives from documents provided by Edward Snowden.