News of politics

Glacier Law reform debate likely delayed until April

05-03-2026 09:09 Public hearings in Lower House will push a key vote on President Milei’s proposed changes to Argentina’s Glacier Protection Law into next month; Senate approved controversial overhaul of legislation last week.

Mahiques to replace Cúneo Libarona as justice minister

04-03-2026 19:02 President Javier Milei confirms departure of justice minister Mariano Cúneo Libarona and installs Buenos Aires City attorney-general; Incoming official Juan Bautista Mahiques vows “independent” and “modern” justice system.

President hurls insults in divisive speech to Congress

02-03-2026 11:24 Milei sought to energise his voter base with an insult-laden speech Sunday that quickly devolved over nearly two hours into a shouting match with opposition lawmakers.

Milei promises monthly reform package in insult-laden speech

01-03-2026 23:24 Insults, applause and promises of reform as Milei opens sessions; President touts reforms, economic gains and promises "monthly package of reforms."

Key points of Milei’s newly passed labour reform package

28-02-2026 09:24 Key aspects of the reform promoted by Milei and his La Libertad Avanza party.

Milei: Dominant in decay

28-02-2026 06:01 The improved macroeconomic situation must eventually translate into better opportunities for a majority of the people.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Senate approves Milei’s weakening of glacier protection law

27-02-2026 14:06 Argentina’s upper house approves Milei-backed overhaul of landmark 2010 law, bill now heads to lower house; Greenpeace activists detained during protest outside Congress.

Milei to outline reform push in Congress speech

26-02-2026 21:37 Riding high off approval of EU-Mercosur deal and progress on amendments to Glacier Protection Law, President will address Legislative Assembly – and the nation – in a primetime speech Sunday night.

Milei government eyes criminal and labour reform in key week

23-02-2026 18:07 Reform of Juvenile Penal Code, Milei’s administration’s labour modernisation bill and the ratification of the EU-Mercosur agreement are the priorities at the close of extraordinary Congress sessions.

Top Milei official says VP Villarruel ‘not part of our administration’

23-02-2026 17:25 Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni says Vice-President Victoria Villarruel is not involved in policy-making and “is not part” of Javier Milei’s administration.

Striking workers slow down Buenos Aires with labour reform protest

19-02-2026 16:52 Thursday's general strike against Milei administration’s labour reform promoted by Argentine had "significant" support and around 90% compliance, say union leaders; Debate on the bill continues in Congress.

General strike begins: Protest against Milei's labour reforms underway

19-02-2026 01:38 CGT-led general strike against Milei's labour reform; Union leaders aiming to "paralyse" the country; No buses, trains, flights or underground trains in response to lower house debate.

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

Government charges protesters with 'terrorism' after labour reform demo violence

13-02-2026 16:51 Milei government says it has filed “terrorism charges” against 17 people in the wake of Wednesday’s violent clashes between police and protesters; Among those named: Matías Enzo Roldán (age 27), Federico Alberto Mazzagalli (42), Patricio Hernán Castellán (33) and Denis Alejandro Figueredo (20).

Government secures clear labour reform victory in Senate

12-02-2026 11:06 La Libertad Avanza, supported by UCR, PRO and provincial caucuses, pushes through labour reform after 15 hours of debate; Decisive 42 to 30 victory, Casa Rosada wants approval before March 1; Debate moves to the Chamber of Deputies, which can still review text.

Milei’s labour reform clears first hurdle despite demonstrations

12-02-2026 10:58 Labour reform wins Senate approval in early morning vote after day of violent clashes near Congress; With 42 votes in favour and 30 against, controversial package will be debated by national deputies in the coming days; Lawmakers can still revise text.

Milei advisor Reidel resigns as head of Nucleoeléctrica Argentina

10-02-2026 08:43 Top advisor Demian Reidel steps down as head of Nucleoeléctrica Argentina SA in order to dedicate himself to advising President Javier Milei, briefs government; Physicist and economist’s tenure at state firm overseeing nuclear plants had fallen under suspicion following denunciations of alleged overpricing and the steering of tenders.

Congress revs up for labour reform, youth crime regime debates

09-02-2026 15:41 Debate on the bid to amend Argentina’s labour laws begins in the Senate on Thursday.

Milei first in line as Argentina launches updated ID card, passport

03-02-2026 22:07 Newly redesigned documents incorporate a polycarbonate safety chip to prevent forgeries; President Javier Milei first to register for new electronic DNI identification document.

Milei eyes labour reform as extraordinary sessions of Congress kick off

03-02-2026 09:18 Also up for discussion will be bills linked to the Juvenile Penal Code, amending régime for glacier preservation and free-trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union.