Argentina Decree Revamps Supreme Court Judge Selection Process

The Argentine executive issued Decree 467/2026, updating the procedure for appointing members of the Supreme Court, the Public Prosecutor's Office, and the Public Defense. The new rules eliminate the public comment phase previously managed by the Ministry of Justice, shifting all citizen participation to the Senate’s hearings and commission reviews. Candidate information will be published on the Ministry’s website and the Official Gazette instead of national newspapers, and applicants have five days to submit asset declarations online. The customs and tax agency will now have five working days to issue fiscal assessments while preserving confidentiality. The Senate retains its constitutional role, including a two‑thirds majority vote to confirm appointments. The decree does not alter gender parity or regional representation criteria that were previously suggested.

The government argues that these changes streamline the nomination timeline, reduce bureaucratic redundancy, and adapt to current digital communication practices, while maintaining transparency through legislative channels.