The Argentine government, led by Minister Federico Sturzenegger, prepares a 144-page draft bill to liberalize multiple sectors. From pharmacies and real estate to agriculture and maritime transport, this initiative aims to modernize the market under President Javier Milei's administration.
President Javier Milei's administration has reactivated its political and economic strategy for the second half of the year. With a strong focus on the Argentine Congress, the government aims to push through a historic Central Bank reform, secure fiscal balance, and organize the electoral landscape ahead of the 2027 elections.
President Javier Milei's administration is reportedly evaluating a US-inspired government shutdown mechanism to pressure Congress into passing the national budget. Led by Cabinet Chief Diego Santilli, this initiative aims to ensure financial stability, with country risk dropping to 410 basis points.
Following Diego Santilli's appointment as Chief of Staff, Javier Milei's government is focusing on its legislative agenda and the 2027 reelection. According to El Cronista, success will depend on building a broad coalition and negotiating with provincial governors to secure a victory.
With Diego Santilli as the new Cabinet Chief, the Argentine government is pushing an ambitious legislative agenda in Congress. They aim to approve judicial appointments, private property laws, and Central Bank reforms before the upcoming congressional recess, actively seeking consensus with political allies and provincial governors to achieve these crucial legislative goals.
Patricia Bullrich sought to convene a Labor meeting this Tuesday and hold a session on Thursday, but the Presidential Palace shut down the call. The libertarian bloc chief wanted to show initiative after Adorni's downfall but faced the influence of the President's sister.
The Trump administration formally asked Congress for an additional $87.6 billion in emergency funding, with $67.1 billion specifically allocated for the ongoing conflict with Iran that began in February 2026. Congressional Democrats have firmly opposed financing what they call an unauthorized and deeply unpopular war.
In a marathon session lasting over 10 hours, Argentina's Chamber of Deputies began debating the Super RIGI investment regime and a USD 171 million payment to holdout creditors. The ruling coalition needed Adrián Ravier to remain as a deputy to reach the 128 legislators required for quorum, delaying his appointment as the new presidential spokesperson amidst the AdorniGate scandal.
The Argentine government has decided to intervene in the leadership of the ruling party's Senate caucus through a WhatsApp group controlled by Karina Milei and Diego Santilli. The measure follows a meeting between Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni and libertarian senators, aiming to limit the power Patricia Bullrich had accumulated as caucus leader. The former minister received public support from Federico Sturzenegger and Luis Petri.
In a significant political setback for President Donald Trump, the US Senate passed a War Powers Resolution to withdraw American forces from the Iran conflict. The 50-48 vote saw four Republican senators break ranks, highlighting growing bipartisan concerns over presidential war powers.
The Argentine government has secured a pivotal political agreement to advance key economic legislation, including the massive investment incentive regime known as Super RIGI and payments to holdout creditors. Meanwhile, a contentious congressional summons for the presidential spokesperson has been strategically delayed.
A strategic political maneuver by President Milei's coalition prevented opposition lawmakers from summoning Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni over questioned wealth increase. The session collapsed with only 117 deputies present (129 needed), as PRO and UCR allies struck a deal to divert the debate to committees. Meanwhile, tensions escalate in the Senate ahead of Adorni's scheduled appearance.
A session called by the opposition to question Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni over a massive wealth increase collapsed after governing allies refused to provide quorum. The 775% surge in his declared assets has sparked a political scandal, while Adorni must now appear before the Senate on July 2 to explain the controversial figures.
La Libertad Avanza secured a legislative pact to derail Sunday's special session aimed at questioning the Chief of Staff. The government's strategy shifts the "AdorniGate" scandal to committees, buying crucial time until the winter recess and World Cup.
La Libertad Avanza reached an agreement with PRO and UCR to send the case to committees instead of a full session. With the scandal over his wealth explosion growing, the strategy aims to delay until after the 2026 World Cup.
In a strategic parliamentary maneuver, La Libertad Avanza reached an agreement with center-right allies PRO and UCR to activate legislative committees instead of facing a direct session. The move neutralizes opposition attempts to summon Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni over his controversial wealth increase from $20 million to $944 million pesos.
Governors allied with Javier Milei's government are avoiding taking a stance on the potential censure of Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni. A special session in the Chamber of Deputies scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2026, could determine his political future, while the Senate postponed its session to June 25, 2026.
Argentina's ruling coalition is accelerating a controversial 'Hojarasca Law' that would eliminate 62 outdated regulations, including a 19th-century flogging law. The Senate committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday aims to advance this deregulation push while strategically avoiding heated debates on the 'Clean Record' anti-corruption bill that has divided the governing alliance.
In a surprising political maneuver, the ruling coalition La Libertad Avanza has suspended Thursday's Senate session to prevent opposition lawmakers from questioning Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni about his controversial wealth increase. The opposition continues gathering support in the Lower House, with 120 signatures already secured to force his appearance before Congress.
Argentina's Cabinet Chief has lost crucial support from political allies and now faces a formal censure motion in Congress. Opposition lawmakers and moderate legislators are gathering the necessary votes to remove him from office, while President Javier Milei remains the only high-ranking official defending him.
Argentinian Presidential Spokesman Manuel Adorni has reportedly explained to the Justice system the origin of the funds that increased his wealth from $20 million to $944 million Argentine pesos. His defense centers on a previously undeclared family inheritance, while the political opposition pushes forward with a censure motion in the National Congress.
The opposition in the Chamber of Deputies has secured 120 signatures for a special session on June 24, needing just nine more votes for quorum. In the Senate, Peronism is moving to censure Chief of Cabinet Manuel Adorni. Patricia Bullrich is negotiating votes with allies, while the PRO and UCR parties issue harsh statements following Adorni's admission of hiding USD 500,000 in his asset declarations.
Diputados de Provincias Unidas, Coalición Cívica y Adelante Buenos Aires buscan consensos para aprobar la iniciativa que impide que condenados por corrupción accedan a cargos electivos. El escándalo Adorni reavivó el debate sobre transparencia en el Congreso.
La Comisión de Mujeres y Diversidad dictaminó un proyecto para declarar la emergencia pública nacional por dos años. La oposición logró consenso multipartidario, pero La Libertad Avanza se opuso y generó duros cruces. El oficialismo podría frenar el tratamiento en Presupuesto.
El oficialismo impulsó la Ley de Transparencia y Publicidad de la Gestión de Intereses con el objetivo de regular el lobby, pero la oposición y organizaciones sociales advierten que podría criminalizar la protesta y crear barreras burocráticas para las ONG. El debate se empantana en el Congreso mientras Patricia Bullrich busca destrabar proyectos legislativos.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
