The bill would punish abortion with jail time — but has been panned as a distraction from the omnibus bill’s collapse
Politics
Milei’s deputies present bill to overturn legalization of abortion
Federal court orders Bullrich to adapt her anti-protest protocol to the Constitution
The order came after the United Nations questioned the minister’s draconian protocol
The Economy Minister attempted to soothe markets after Congress sent the government’s proposal back to commissions
‘Argentina can’t continue with this crisis,’ says senior US official
Brian A. Nichols, US Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, said any potential future agreement with the IMF would be ‘beneficial’ for Argentines
The government also accused governors of ‘destroying’ the bill in an attempt to protect their interests
In an unexpected blow to President Javier Milei, progress on his flagship bill was reversed after deputies unexpectedly sent it back to the legislative drawing board
Fares now start at AR$270 for buses and AR$130 for trains
The president also described Hamas as a ‘terrorist group’ and voiced his support for Israel’s right to self-defense as he landed in Tel Aviv for a state visit
The UxP Senators bloc called the decision ‘a clear step towards authoritarianism’