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Milei suffers split in his party over judge nomination row

05-06-2026 13:24 La Libertad Avanza caucus and opposition senators reached consensus to clear vote on 74 nominations; Controversial attempt to revert on María Verónica Michelli, vetoed by the Executive Branch after initial approval, comes after week of ruling party turmoil.

Lack of funds, low-paid soldiers leaves Armed Forces at a crossroads

22-05-2026 15:25 Latest round of public spending hits Defence Ministry; Argentina’s Army, Navy and Air Force are all stretched to the limit in operational terms; Underfunded and debt-ridden healthcare schemes, with those in uniform paid below the poverty line.

Line-up for Buenos Aires City mayoral race quietly begins to take shape

27-04-2026 17:11 Leading political parties have already started making their moves to control Uspallata City Hall. Mayor Macri eyes re-election as libertarians and Peronists weigh paths to 2027.

by Juan Pablo Kavanagh

Milei’s party sees Senate as best chance of success for controversial bills

23-04-2026 13:55 Milei government is giving priority to the Senate thanks to La Libertad Avanza caucus chief Patricia Bullrich well-assembled majority; Controversial reforms include changes to disability benefits and mental health rules, private property, evictions and the scrapping of limits on foreign ownership of land in Argentina.

Major victory for Milei as labour modernisation bill clears Congress

27-02-2026 23:06 Argentina’s Congress approves ruling party’s Labour Modernisation Bill after weeks of protests and negotiations; Flagship bill will loosen existing rules, reduce severance pay and lower employer taxes, among other measures.

Congress votes to lower age of criminal responsibility to 14

27-02-2026 19:29 Milei and La Libertad Avanza notch up another legislative win in special Congress sessions; New juvenile penal regime will lower the age of criminal responsibility to 14, down from the present age of 16.

Milei government targets end of month for labour reform approval

17-02-2026 16:35 After accepting that it will have to tweak controversial article on sick pay, President Javier MIlei’s government wants its labour reform bill to be signed off in the Senate on February 27 – in time for his state-of-the-nation speech.

Molotov cocktails and circumstantial majorities

14-02-2026 06:12 The arts of politics the President despises once again gives his government political momentum, as it did during its first year. Once again, they have a chance to keep the ball rolling, but the secret is to keep the president’s mouth (relatively) shut in order not to pick a fight with its allies.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Push to lower age of criminal responsibility set for Congress kick-off

30-01-2026 09:47 President Javier Milei’s government will seek to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13 or 14 during extraordinary sessions of Congress, reviving a long-running debate over juvenile crime and punishment.

Lowering age of criminal responsibility – is Argentina legislating in mood of violent emotion?

28-01-2026 15:56 Is the Milei government's bill "political opportunism," a distraction or the handing down of real consequences to those who commit crime?

by Barbara Komarovsky

Milei’s tactical retreat and the liquid contours of power

20-12-2025 08:48 Milei’s libertarians have grown in owned legislative muscle, they still need from circumstantial allies and provincial governors to pass legislation.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Tapia distances himself from AFA’s negative headlines at home

18-12-2025 01:18 AFA says Milei “has chosen it as a target of his political ambitions” as Bullrich files corruption complaint with CONMEBOL against football governing body’s chief and treasurer.

Bullrich ploughs cash into immigration controls, unveils new force

25-11-2025 16:33 The sum in question is 181 billion pesos, included in the 2026 Budget; additional funds will be needed for the new border-control force.

Government hails Army chief appointment, opposition voices criticism

23-11-2025 10:06 Milei, Caputo, Bullrich and Adorni welcome the arrival of Monteoliva and Presti – but Peronist leaders brands appointment of new Defence chief “enormous step backwards.”

Blow for Macri as Bullrich-faithful deputies jump ship to Milei’s party

01-11-2025 10:16 Seven PRO lawmakers abandon PRO caucus in lower house to join La Libertad Avanza, just days after winning election. Group includes Damián Arabia, Sabrina Ajmechet, Laura Rodríguez Machado, Silvana Giudici, Patricia Vázquez, María Luisa González Estevarena and Carlos Almena.

Milei delays Cabinet changes after electoral triumph

30-10-2025 00:27 President says that he may avoid further modifications until change of Congress on December 10.

Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein presents resignation to President Milei

22-10-2025 12:06 Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein has submitted his resignation to President Javier Milei, according to government sources; Decision follows days of speculation over his future and likely appointment of presidential advisor Santiago Caputo to Cabinet.

Milei to reshuffle Cabinet post midterm election, says report

21-10-2025 08:38 President Milei is expected to reshuffle his cabinet after Sunday's midterm elections, 'Clarín' reported Monday. 

Cabinet discontent grows over Espert narco allegations

02-10-2025 16:30 President Javier Milei himself is the main defender of the congressional candidate – but dissatisfaction is growing over the lawmaker's disastrous television appearances.

Bullrich says Espert ‘must clarify’ drug-trafficker cash allegations

01-10-2025 16:00 Patricia Bullrich says José Luis Espert, must “immediately clarify” allegations that he took money from a suspected drug-trafficker.