# Córdoba Legislature administrative and political tensions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/crdoba-legislature-administrative-and-political-tensions > Updated: 2026-08-23T20:12:59.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The Córdoba Legislature in Argentina is experiencing a crisis of confidence driven by administrative irregularities and political friction. Investigations have uncovered issues regarding public hiring, including a case where a former councilman was arrested for attempting to collect the salary of a non-existent employee. Reports indicate that approximately 1,055 individuals are under contract, with monthly expenditures reaching roughly $1,000 million. Concerns have been raised regarding a lack of oversight, specifically involving contracts awarded to relatives of politicians. This administrative tension coincides with a political rift between provincial officials and national allies of President Javier Milei. While some local legislators support the national ‘zero deficit’ policy, provincial ministers, including Miguel Siciliano, have criticized the impact of national austerity measures. The provincial government has stated its intent to maintain fiscal balance while attempting to fund essential services in health, education, and infrastructure to mitigate the social effects of national budget cuts. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-23: Córdoba Legislature faces hiring scandals and political tension The Córdoba Legislature faces scrutiny over hiring irregularities and high public spending, amid growing political tension between provincial officials and national allies regarding austerity measures. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crdoba-legislature-faces-hiring-scandals-and-political-tension ### 2026-07-26: Manuel Alonso Cerezo's costly mayoral office and municipal employee dismissal spotlight spending concerns Mayor Manuel Alonso Cerezo's expensive office in Córdoba and the dismissal of Argentine municipal worker Gustavo Gutiérrez for absenteeism highlight municipal spending and accountability issues. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manuel-alonso-cerezos-costly-mayoral-office-and-municipal-employee-dismissal-spotlight-spending-conc --- Cite as: Córdoba Legislature administrative and political tensions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/crdoba-legislature-administrative-and-political-tensions