News of congress

What’s in Milei's bill to lower the age of criminal responsibility?

28-01-2026 22:54 Argentina’s government wants to transform the country's specialised penal regime for minors. Here's how.

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 preps decree for special Congress sessions, labour reform top priority

19-01-2026 11:16 President Javier Milei signed a decree ahead of his trip to the World Economic Forum, according to reports; Lawmakers will be called for extraordinary sessions of Congress, beginning February 2.

US Congress revives special caucus for Argentina links

09-01-2026 10:24 US Congress revives bipartisan 'Argentina Caucus,' co-chaired by Republican Michael Rulli and Democrat Darren Soto, as part of move to strengthen ties between Buenos Aires and Washington.

Milei wins Budget approval despite tensions with Macri

26-12-2025 22:12 Budget bill was Milei’s first major test in Congress since his midterm election victory.

Milei’s party steers 2026 Budget bill through Senate

26-12-2025 22:01 Upper house votes in favour of President’s 2026 Budget bill; Government backed by pro-dialogue lawmakers and handful of Peronists.

Milei's law for (removing) glacier protection is a regressive reform

17-12-2025 23:56 The bill to amend the National Glacier Protection Law, would dismantle the minimalist regime which today protects glaciers and the periglacial perimeter, Argentina’s most important strategic water reserves.

Milei begins labour reform battle, sends bill to Congress

11-12-2025 10:42 President returns from Norway trip and inks text of sweeping labour reform bill; Proposals, which are likely to face resistance from unions, will be discussed first by Senate.

Milei to delay lawmakers' vacation to push forward with reforms

06-12-2025 08:17 President Javier Milei will convene Congress for extraordinary sessions of Congress running until December 30 to discuss key budget and labour, criminal and tax reforms.

And so it (almost) ends

06-12-2025 06:00 Quite apart from the uncertainties over Lorena Villaverde’s Senate entry, Congress has been the scene of musical chairs with its first minority changing in the course of this week.

by Michael Soltys

Labour reforms revive tensions between banks and fintechs

03-12-2025 22:19 President Milei's upcoming labour reform plan is reviving longstanding tensions between the country’s banks and its fast-growing financial technology platforms.

US Congress edges toward first-ever federal framework for digital assets

03-12-2025 16:21 As stablecoin rules take effect and the US Senate Banking and Agriculture Committees advance market structure drafts, lawmakers are targeting early 2026 for a floor vote on a first-ever federal digital asset bill.

Trump signs bill requiring release of Epstein files

20-11-2025 13:58 US President Donald Trump, who himself has been linked to late disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, signs bill mandating the release of files relating to controversy after months of intense political pressure.

La Libertad Avanza close to 'first minority' as Catamarca governor eyes breakaway

18-11-2025 18:21 Catamarca Province Governor Raúl Jalil assessing whether to break with opposition Peronist caucus in lower house to form his own four-deputy caucus; Move would allow direct coordination with Casa Rosada and put La Libertad Avanza on verge of being first minority in Lower House.

by Julian D'Imperio

Milei meets with governors to advance reform talks

31-10-2025 08:44 President Javier Milei heads meeting at Casa Rosada with governors and deputy governors from 20 of 23 provinces, plus City mayor; Talks over 2026 Budget bill and structural reforms: labour, tax reform and Penal Code alterations; Four Peronist leaders, including Kicillof, excluded.

Milei aims to speed up reform drive after election victory

30-10-2025 13:59 President Javier Milei is preparing to forge ahead with a second wave of reforms, targeting the labour market, taxation system and pensions. But first, he will have to open dialogue with leaders in what he says will be the “most reformist Congress” in history.

Details of Milei’s sweeping labour reform push emerge

28-10-2025 15:29 President Javier Milei will look to drive through sweeping changes to Argentina’s labour laws in wake of election victory; Move would allow working days to be extended, pay based on productivity, changes to holidays and severance pay and the introduction of tax incentives

President says he will seek consensus for new reform push

27-10-2025 17:26 In first interview since his stunning win in Sunday’s midterm elections, Argentina’s President Javier Milei says he will look to achieve labour and tax reforms, followed by changes to the pension system.

Argentines cast ballots in make-or-break midterm for Milei

26-10-2025 15:14 Argentina is voting Sunday in a midterm election that will serve as a crucial referendum on President Javier Milei’s ambitious austerity policies.

Make or break for Milei as nation votes in key midterm election

26-10-2025 00:01 Argentines will vote to renew half the 257-member Chamber of Deputies and a third of 72 senators; Peronism has around half of its seats up for renewal, while the ruling party’s alliance with PRO risks around 30%.