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 & ECONOMY Juntos por el Cambio governors to back ‘omnibus’ bill, fiscal package 04-04-2024 21:35 Interior Minister Guillermo Francos and Cabinet Chief Nicolás Posse lead talks over the so-called ‘Ley de Bases,’ potentially brokering a deal to see its passage through Congress.
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
INSIDE THE INVE How Argentina's biggest landowners and their secrets were revealed 24-02-2024 06:40 The list of the 20 landowners with the most hectares in Argentina was based on work spanning several months. It intends to provide vital context for the ongoing debate over land ownership and the government’s attempt to repeal the law regulating foreign ownership. by Ariel Stemphelet
INTERVIEW Cristian Ritondo: ‘Juntos por el Cambio, as we knew it, no longer exists’ 06-02-2024 15:06 Frente PRO chairman discusses President Milei's omnibus bill, how deadlock was overcome and criticises those who will not back the sweeping reform plan. by Ezequiel Spillman
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 Omnibus bill: Government pushes back lower house debate 24-01-2024 17:44 Government sources in the Chamber of Deputies, speaking on condition of anonymity, say that ruling party wants to push back debate on landmark bill until next Tuesday (January 30).
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.
BLOOMBERG – ANALYSIS President gets pragmatic as hostile Congress forces him to negotiate 23-01-2024 12:08 For a leader who rose to Argentina’s top job by touting radical proposals and showing little willingness to negotiate with the country’s “political elite,” Javier Milei is turning into quite the pragmatist.
POLITICS & LABOUR Buenos Aires braces for first general strike of Milei government 23-01-2024 11:54 Labour groups and social organisations will mobilise on Wednesday to demonstrate against Milei government’s reform plans, with a large turnout expected; Banks, public transport and even flights set to be affected.
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.
GENDER VIOLENCE Femicides up as Milei seeks to weaken protections 13-01-2024 22:18 Argentina registered 322 femicides in 2023, a figure equivalent to almost one murder a day, according to government data.
'ley omnibus' Argentine musicians come out publicly against Milei's ‘omnibus law’ 06-01-2024 16:34 Charly García, Fabiana Cantilo and Gustavo Santaolalla among the famous names who sign communiqué slamming sweeping reforms outlined in Javier Milei's 'Ley Omnibus' bill.
Congress & Politics Rent reform: Government passes revised Senate version in lower house 11-10-2023 13:53 Chamber of Deputies approves reform of 'Ley de alquileres' rent law complete with its Senate amendments.