News of bills

JUDICIAL REFORM

‘Cristina’s hand is behind it’ – Opposition slams judicial reform bill

01-08-2020 08:41 Opposition supporters expressed their dismay on Wednesday night in a 'cacerolazo' pot-banging process in Buenos Aires City and other cities nationwide.

TRAVEL & TOURISM

Pandemic deals brutal blow to Argentina’s tourism industry

25-07-2020 07:51 Tourism chambers and agencies call for emergency legislation to protect businesses, with slump in activity expected to shave between one and four percent off Argentina’s GDP this year. More than 80,000 job losses anticipated across sector.

by Fermin Koop

INTERVIEW

Vilmar Ibarra: 'Both Alberto and Cristina know this coalition works with both of them'

20-07-2020 10:35 Legal & Technical secretary Vilmar Ibarra is one of President Alberto Fernández's most trusted officials. In an interview, she discusses the relationships within the ruling Frente de Todos coalition, judicial reform and the potential legalisation of abortion in Argentina.

by Rosario Ayerdi

Coronavirus pandemic

Congress online: Lawmaking set to restart with virtual sessions

13-05-2020 08:10 After trials and tribulations, Senate due to meet online at 2pm local time, with lower house Chamber of Deputies to follow at 6pm.

EXTRAORDINARY SESSIONS

Full agenda for Congress ahead of return to activity

14-01-2020 12:36 President Fernández says law to create an "Economic and Social Council" is ready to be sent to Congress for debate, along with a host of other bills.

by James Grainger

'FOOD EMERGENCY'

Opposition unites to call for 'Food Emergency' session amid more protests

10-09-2019 15:47 Politicians from across the opposition benches agreed Monday to unify their legislative projects on the topic into a single bill.