News of reform bill

Congress approves labour reform in win for Milei

28-02-2026 09:36 Despite last-minute changes, Javier Milei's labour reform stands to be one of the biggest overhauls to Argentina’s economy in decades.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

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.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

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.

POLITICS & LABOUR

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.

POLITICS & LABOUR

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.

POLITICS & LABOUR

Milei’s labour reform: Company bargaining, severance caps and ‘hour banks’

13-02-2026 06:59 President Javier Milei's labour reform package has cleared the Senate and now goes to the lower house Chamber of Deputies; Ruling party conceded on key points to ensure its passage – what's still in the modernisation bill and what are its key points?

POLITICS & LABOUR

CGT leads first rally against Milei’s labour reform bill

18-12-2025 16:43 Demonstration called by labour federation draws thousands to Plaza de Mayo.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Key reforms up for debate as Milei begins Congress push

18-12-2025 15:48 Lawmakers open debate on Milei’s 2026 Budget bill, a labour reform package and controversial changes to the National Glaciers Law.

GUEST COLUMN

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.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

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.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Milei lines up seven bills for summer Congress sessions

09-12-2025 17:42 Government publishes bills it will seek to pass in Official Gazette; Budget and labour reform top the list.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

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.

POLITICS & CONGRESS

Labour reform, budget bill keys to Milei's December Congress push

27-11-2025 15:45 Government to push for swift approval of labour reform and 2026 Budget bills as part of ambitious agenda; President to summon Congress for special sessions, likely starting second week of December.

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

Milei sends scaled-back 'omnibus' reform bill to governors

14-03-2024 14:54 So-called ‘omnibus bill’ — now containing 269 articles, less than half than the original version — excludes the privatisation of YPF while maintaining sell-off of Aerolíneas Argentinas SA.