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President Milei hails ‘historic’ approval of his economic reform package

28-06-2024 14:22 President Javier Milei celebrates "historic" and "monumental" approval of his sweeping reform package by Congress.

POLITICS

Key law, pact with governors, Cabinet tweaks – the keys to Milei’s relaunch

26-06-2024 17:09 President returns from abroad and focuses on domestic issues; He expects final approval of the mega reform to give impetus to his pact with governors and pave the way for Cabinet changes.

POLITICS & ECONOMY

Congress win pressures Milei to deliver on economic promises

21-06-2024 06:12 Javier Milei’s win in Congress has started the clock ticking. Argentina’s president needs achievements to convince a society that is impatient for economic change that better times are around the corner.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Milei one step closer to ‘superpowers’ after Senate approval

20-06-2024 09:33 Argentina’s Senate last week approved the article permitting President Milei to co-legislate in a broader and less defined sense than granted to any of his predecessors. What the “superpowers” to legislate are and what the prerogatives delegated by Congress imply.

by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti

POLITICS & ECONOMY

Milei looks to keep winning streak alive in crucial IMF meeting

13-06-2024 20:03 President Milei will walk into a meeting with the head of the International Monetary Fund Friday emboldened by the most successful series of wins since he took office six months ago.

MARKET REACTION

Traders cheer on Argentina as Milei win underpins austerity push

13-06-2024 15:30 Investors welcome congressional approval of President Javier Milei’s 'omnibus' bill.

CONGRESS & POLITICS

Milei’s signature reforms at risk in tense Senate vote

12-06-2024 14:38 President Javier Milei is pushing to get his signature omnibus reform package across the finish line in the Senate.

POLITICS

Guillermo Francos: 'Ley de Bases' bill may be approved in July

03-06-2024 16:25 Cabinet chief admits that the initial version of law was too broad and “maybe that’s what led to the failed attempt.”

CONGRESS & POLITICS

Milei’s flagship reforms head for Senate vote

30-05-2024 16:50 Vice-President Victoria Villarruel and new Cabinet Chief Guillermo Francos secure signatures, allowing 'Ley de Bases' to clear committee stage in Senate.

POLITICS

'Ley de Bases': Meeting between Villarruel, Francos and blocs open to dialogue

28-05-2024 16:24 Vice-President Victoria Villarruel and new Cabinet chief Guillermo Francos are meeting with Senate blocs open to dialogue as talks over President Milei's sweeping reform package ramp up.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Government pushes ahead with bill, ramps up 'Pacto de Mayo' prep

03-05-2024 18:03 Optimism reigns in the libertarian administration; President Milei says only "supporters" and those who back the new bill will be eligible to sign his 'Pacto de 25 de Mayo' in Córdoba next month.

OPINION & ANALYSIS

Milei finally discovers politics

01-05-2024 22:33 President Milei appealed to dialogue and negotiation and obtained his first parliamentary triumph with the approval of his ‘Ley de Bases’ bill and accompanying fiscal package. The head of state has to persuade people of his ability to govern while in a minority. He is being watched by audiences in Washington and Beijing.

by Walter Curia

POLITICS & ECONOMY

Five key points from Milei’s 'omnibus' reform package

01-05-2024 10:49 What is the massive reform bill pushed by Argentina’s President Javier Milei like? And what does it contain?

CONGRESS & POLITICS

Milei wins key lower house support for Argentina’s reforms

30-04-2024 13:25 Lawmakers approve expanded executive powers on administrative, financial, economic and energy matters, as well as the ability to dissolve dozens of special-purpose federal government funds.

BLOOMBERG – ANALYSIS

Milei seeks second chance from Congress with scaled-back reform

10-04-2024 14:53 Government is circulating trimmed down draft version of its sweeping reform bill to lawmakers as Milei seeks to overhaul economy.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Milei won't resubmit reform plan to Congress until late 2025

29-02-2024 11:04 In an interview with British newspaper the 'Financial Times,' President Javier Milei says his sweeping 'omnibus bill' will be resubmitted to Congress – but not until December 2025

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Lower house of Congress approves Milei’s omnibus bill

02-02-2024 19:20 In a 144-109 vote, lawmakers passed President Milei’s first major piece of legislation after he made significant concessions. The bill could still be modified significantly, however.

POLITICS

Congress resumes omnibus bill debate after night of tempers and tension

02-02-2024 13:14 Lawmakers resume debate over Milei government’s omnibus bill as marathon session enters third day; Tempers now calm but security still heavy after night of police clashes with protesters and complaints in the chamber.

Congress & Politics

Police battle protesters outside Congress as omnibus bill debate extends to Friday

02-02-2024 08:54 Riot police fired rubber bullets and tear gas on Thursday to disperse protesters gathered outside Congress as lawmakers debated the Javier Milei's sweeping reform package.

Congress & Politics

Lawmakers debate President Milei's mega reform package

01-02-2024 00:39 Lawmakers are prepared for a marathon session, with an initial 35 hours of debate planned over several days, and 200 speeches.

Congress & Politics

Omnibus bill: Controversy over signing of committee majority opinion

25-01-2024 21:12 Majority opinion on controversial bill was fully backed by government deputies with partial dissidence from the moderate opposition. Legislation was due to reach house floor was on Thursday but Caputo’s bid was gridlocked by Pichetto and De Loredo.

Congress & Politics

New version of 'Omnibus Bill' with amendments sent to Congress

23-01-2024 16:29 Point by point, the main changes to the Milei administration's 'Omnibus Law'; Government has eliminated over 100 articles after negotiations with opposition sectors as it battles for bill's approval in Congress.

Congress & Politics

Milei seeks to increase number of Argentines paying income tax

23-01-2024 13:33 Proposal that will be sent to Congress on Tuesday establishes that individuals making more than 1.3 million pesos (US$1,583) a month should by paying income tax.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Pichetto’s caucus blocks Milei government over Omnibus bill

18-01-2024 19:29 Deputies belonging to caucus headed by dissident Peronist and ex-VP candidate Miguel Ángel Pichetto impose themselves, halting the government drive.