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Argentina provincial election timing and PASO reform talks

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By early September 2026, the movement to reform or decouple electoral processes in Argentina continued to gain momentum. In Chaco, the provincial legislature suspended the 2027 Provincial Open, Simultaneous, and Mandatory Primaries (PASO), redirecting estimated savings of 4,000 to 5,000 million pesos to the Avelino Castelán Pediatric Hospital. Other provinces, such as Corrientes and Salta, have also signaled intentions to decouple their 2027 elections from the national cycle. At the national level, reform efforts to eliminate the PASO remain stalled in the Senate. While the government of Javier Milei prioritizes the project, opposition blocs have resisted, viewing the primaries as essential for managing internal party dynamics. Adding to the complexity, the The National Electoral Chamber (CNE) has urged Congress to define rules for the 2027 elections well in advance. Through Extraordinary Agreement 155, judges warned advance, warning that potential reforms—including reforms regarding the elimination of PASO, changes to party financing, the ‘Ficha Limpia’ law, and the implementation of a single paper ballot, and the ‘Ficha Limpia’ law—require ballot require sufficient time for technical adaptation to ensure legal certainty. adaptation. Provincial political figures leaders are also shaping increasingly formalizing their positions for the 2027 cycle. strategies. In Entre Ríos, Minister Manuel Troncoso expressed support for the PASO system but cautioned against using it solely to resolve leadership disputes amid economic fragility. disputes, while also signaling potential support for Governor Rogelio Frigerio’s reelection and the implementation of the ‘Boleta Única’ (Single Ballot). In Santa Cruz, Mayor Pablo Grasso announced his leadership of the Justicialist Party, candidacy for governor, stating he is prepared for internal competition if consensus is not reached. In San Juan, municipal councilman Emanuel Castro has declared Córdoba, Rodrigo de Loredo confirmed his intention to run candidacy for the Mayoralty of Caucete. governor. Meanwhile, in Salta, Governor Gustavo Sáenz called for greater legal certainty and predictable policies to maintain national credibility and attract investment.

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