# Argentina Central Bank and economic reform debates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentina-central-bank-reform-debates
> Updated: 2026-08-24T10:54:56.000Z. Sources: 36. Developments: 3.

Discussions regarding the reform of Argentina’s Central Bank have evolved from constitutional debates to legislative negotiations involving provincial leaders. Initially, legal experts and President Javier Milei raised the possibility of replacing the current Central Bank with a “Banco Federal.” Proponents, such as constitutional lawyer Diego Armesto, argue that the 1994 constitutional reform necessitates a federal institution with monetary-emission powers to restore independence and prevent the bank from becoming a tool of the executive. To secure political support, the government is evaluating a proposal from provincial governors, particularly from the Norte Grande region, to include regional representation on the Board of Directors.

The Chamber of Deputies has resumed sessions to debate the BCRA charter reform. The proposed legislation aims to establish currency value preservation as the bank’s sole legal mandate, which would prohibit using monetary issuance to finance public spending or provide loans to provinces. New legislative details indicate the reform may also require a two-thirds majority in both chambers to remove the bank's president and directors.

Beyond the Central Bank, the legislative agenda includes the ‘Inocencia Fiscal II’ law, which proposes a simplified income tax regime for individuals and undivided estates without income or wealth caps. The Chamber is also considering the Regime of Incentives for Relevant Investments (RIIR), offering tax benefits for companies making minimum investments of 12 million dollars over two years. These efforts occur amid significant economic challenges, including rising consumer debt delinquency and a wholesale dollar rate exceeding 1,500 pesos.

## Claims

- The government seeks to reform the Central Bank (BCRA) Charter. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- The Argentine Chamber of Deputies will resume sessions next Wednesday. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The government is promoting a tax innocence reform to allow individuals to join a simplified income tax regime without a wealth cap. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- A new investment incentive regime (RIIR) is being debated in the Senate. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The RIIR requires a minimum investment of 12 million dollars over two years. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Argentina Chamber of Deputies to debate Central Bank and tax reforms

Argentina's Chamber of Deputies resumes sessions to debate major economic reforms, including the Central Bank Charter, tax simplification, and new investment incentive regimes.

33 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentine-chamber-of-deputies-resumes-sessions-to-debate-central-bank-reform

### 2026-08-15: Argentina evaluates regional representation for Central Bank board

The Argentine government is considering adding regional representation to the Central Bank's board to secure governor support for legislative reforms, including changes to the BCRA's Organic Charter.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-evaluates-regional-representation-for-central-bank-board

### 2026-07-28: Argentina debates creation of a Federal Bank to replace the Central Bank

Diego Armesto says Argentina’s constitution demands a Federal Bank, not a politicised Central Bank, echoing President Milei’s call for reform.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-debates-creation-of-a-federal-bank-to-replace-the-central-bank

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