The Peronist mining secretary and social security chief were fired on Friday amid promises of a wider LLA and PRO alliance

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

Lawmakers negotiated eleventh-hour modifications that cut down on privatizations and the scope of Milei’s legislative powers. The articles will now be voted on individually

The reform package is expected to pass as a whole — but with these pillars of the reform hanging in the balance, some in Argentina’s Congress say the bill could ‘lose its leverage’

Deputies reconvened at noon after an opening day that featured tense exchanges on the floor and violent clashes on the street

Of the original 664 articles, just 366 have made it to the debate — but some articles targeting social protest and environmental protections remain intact

The bill is expected to pass as a whole, but the so-called ‘moderate opposition’ has already stated they will not support some of the articles

La Libertad Avanza has been intensely negotiating, reaching compromises with other blocs to get it approved. Of the bill’s original 664 articles, 278 have been removed.

The Chamber of Deputies confirmed the date after several delays. The bill has been modified but LLA has insisted on giving the president legislative powers