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’
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.
A legal figure known as the delegation of legislative powers allows the president to rule by decree on specified issues — but strict rules apply
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
The about-turns form part of the Milei administration’s negotiations to secure support for the omnibus bill in Congress
The decision is meant to pave the way for provincial lawmakers to pass the legislation in Congress