Argentina's President Milei Reviews Candidates for Supreme Court Seats

President Javier Milei said he is studying a list of names to fill the two vacant seats on Argentina’s Supreme Court of Justice. The vacancies arise from the retirement of Elena Highton de Nolasco in 2021 and the mandatory retirement of Juan Carlos Maqueda in 2024. Milei emphasized that any appointment would be made only when he deems the timing appropriate, indicating no immediate decision.

Current members of the Court are President Horacio Rosatti, Vice‑President Carlos Rosenkrantz and Minister Ricardo Lorenzetti. Milei’s recent appointment of Justice Minister Juan Bautista Mahiques has heightened his focus on judicial matters. Among the names being discussed is Claudia Sbdar, a judge on the Supreme Court of Tucumán, highlighted by columnist Carlos Pagni alongside other potential candidates. No formal nomination process has begun, and the timeline for filling the seats remains uncertain.