News of house

Deputies back Milei’s push to reform Central Bank charter

26-08-2026 23:03 Louse house lawmakers back Milei's bid to bar the Central Bank from printing money to fund the Treasury, bill now moves to Senate; Opposition deputies brand reform a "scam" designed to entrench Governor Santiago Bausili.

Fernández de Kirchner takes graft conviction to UN Rights Committee

29-07-2026 18:27 Convicted ex-president takes case to UN rights body; CFK claims corruption trial was politically motivated and seeks international scrutiny of Judiciary.

Milei government secures lower house passage of 'Ley Hojarasca' deregulation law

21-05-2026 16:05 Deregulation bill received 138 votes in favour with 96 against and nine abstentions. It now heads to the Senate, where the government is seeking final approval.

KKR consortium warns White House of ‘bias’ in US$10bn Argentina auction

19-05-2026 21:30 A consortium of dredging companies backed by KKR & Co complains to Trump administration, alleging in unfair conditions in bidding process for pivotal contract in Argentina.

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.

Trump support collides with IMF caution over Argentina programme

16-04-2026 10:18 “Outstanding measures” required before the deal is taken to the Board. Trump’s support and pressure contrasts with a technical team that has worsened Argentina's inflation outlook and is calling for greater exchange-rate flexibility.

by Eugenia Muzio

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.

Key week in Congress as Milei’s labour reform reaches lower house

16-02-2026 18:25 Milei government seeking committee approval for labour modernisation bill on Wednesday, with debate set for Thursday – the same day the CGT plans a general strike.

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.

Fernández de Kirchner rushed to hospital, has surgery for appendicitis

21-12-2025 08:08 Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, currently serving jail time under house arrest, rushed to Hospital Otamendi after suffering “appendicitis with localised peritonitis”; Ex-president has “no complications” after surgery, says medical report.

Milei kicks off second half of term with stronger hand in Congress

10-12-2025 15:20 President has gained ground in Congress after October’s midterm elections but lacks firm majorities; Key reforms still hinge on delicate negotiations with governors and rivals.

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

UK Conservative leader Badenoch showers praise on ‘fantastic, fearless’ Milei

17-11-2025 17:00 Kemi Badenoch says in Canning House speech that Margaret Thatcher would be “proud” of President Milei’s reform push; Tory leader showers praise on “fantastic” Argentine leader and praises reform push.

by James Grainger

Milei plans new US trip to meet Trump, attend 2026 World Cup draw

17-11-2025 14:12 Argentina’s President Javier Milei planning new trip to United States; He will attend World Cup 2026 draw at Kennedy Center and meet with US President Donald Trump.

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.

Milei triples libertarian caucus in Senate, winning 6 of 8 races

28-10-2025 16:32 La Libertad Avanza caucus will grow from seven to 20 senators; Peronism will lose clout but remain as first minority come December.

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%.

151 shades of grey

25-10-2025 05:58 Voters are being asked to select not the next president but 127 deputies and 24 senators for which 217 lists are contending in the 23 provinces and this City with a total 1,648 candidates. The multiplicity of combinations arising from these numbers points to an infinity of results, each one of which would make the parliamentary negotiations lying ahead slightly different with no chance of any overall majority – 151 shades of grey.

by Michael Soltys

Yankees come home

18-10-2025 06:26 Exactly 20 years ago next month, Washington silently retreated from the region. Now it’s coming back, in full swing.

by Marcelo J. García

Argentine assets swing on reports Bessent lining up more aid

15-10-2025 22:19 Markets react to news that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is working on an additional US$20-billion facility from the private sector that would complement a currency swap line of similar size.