Argentina government seeks Senate support to suspend PASO elections

electoral reform PASO elections La Libertad Avanza 2027 Budget Argentine Senate

The Argentine government, led by President Javier Milei, is intensifying efforts to secure legislative support for two major initiatives: a comprehensive electoral reform and the 2027 National Budget. A central component of the electoral reform is the proposed suspension or elimination of the PASO (Primaries, Open, Simultaneous, and Mandatory) elections, which are estimated to cost approximately 250 million dollars.

Chief of Cabinet Diego Santilli is spearheading negotiations with provincial governors to build a consensus. While some governors, including those from Catamarca, Neuquén, Chaco, Corrientes, and Chubut, have expressed support for suspending the PASO, the government still lacks the necessary 37 votes in the Senate to pass the reform. Currently, the ruling La Libertad Avanza party holds 21 Senate seats.

Opposition remains significant, with the PRO and certain sectors of the Unión Cívica Radical (UCR) opposing the suspension of the primaries. The proposed reform also includes changes to party financing, the implementation of 'Ficha Limpia', and modifications to the single paper ballot system. The administration aims to reach a legislative consensus by October to ensure stability ahead of the 2027 electoral cycle.

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Argentina · Casa Rosada · Chamber of Deputies · Diego Santilli · Instituto Consenso Federal · Javier Milei · Karina Milei · La Libertad Avanza · Luis Caputo · Senate of Argentina

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[● 2 SOURCES] The Instituto Consenso Federal criticized President Javier Milei's initiative to suspend the PASO primary elections for 2027. sanluis24.com.ar
[● 12 SOURCES] The Argentine government is seeking to pass an electoral reform to eliminate or suspend the PASO primary elections. laverdadonline.com · catamarcadigital.com · limite42.com · santafederf.com.ar · tolhuinprimero.com · +4 more
[● 4 SOURCES] La Libertad Avanza holds 21 seats in the Senate and requires 37 votes to pass the electoral reform. laverdadonline.com · catamarcadigital.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The government proposed a program allowing foreigners to obtain Argentine citizenship through a payment of $350,000 or an $800,000 bond. elintransigente.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Deputy Florencia Carignano and Paula Penacca introduced a bill to repeal the citizenship-by-investment scheme. elintransigente.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Opposition members have requested a special session in the Chamber of Deputies for October 15. www.eldiarioar.com · www.rionegro.com.ar
[● 13 SOURCES] The Argentine government aims to discuss the elimination or suspension of the PASO primary elections. www.cronica.com.ar · limite42.com · santafederf.com.ar · tolhuinprimero.com · catamarcadigital.com · +6 more
[● 4 SOURCES] President Javier Milei will receive credentials from ambassadors of Belgium, Ireland, Finland, and Israel. www.cronica.com.ar · prensaactivadigital.com.ar · asiesnuestravida.com.ar
[● 12 SOURCES] Chief of Cabinet Diego Santilli will lead individual meetings with governors to advance legislative goals. www.infozona.com.ar · catamarcadigital.com · crprensa.com · diariopampero.com · www.dataclave.com.ar · +4 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The opposition seeks to overturn DNU 70/23, specifically regarding land ownership laws. www.eldiarioar.com · www.rionegro.com.ar
[● 14 SOURCES] The Argentine government is seeking support from provincial governors for the 2027 Budget and electoral reforms. www.cronica.com.ar · www.infozona.com.ar · crprensa.com · diariopampero.com · catamarcadigital.com · +6 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The PASO primary elections cost an estimated 250 million dollars. limite42.com · www.dataclave.com.ar · santafederf.com.ar · tolhuinprimero.com