Governor Gustavo Sáenz of Salta has publicly denounced threats made against Peronist legislators ahead of the Senate debate on the Labor Modernization Bill scheduled for Wednesday. He revealed that some governors, senators, and representatives have been threatened with intervention in their local branches of the Partido Justicialista (PJ) if they do not vote against the labor reform. This pressure campaign has created an atmosphere of fear among party members about potential repercussions on their political power and electoral tools.

The threats, as stated by Sáenz, suggest that political situations in various districts can become precarious if the legislators choose to support the labor reform instead of opposing it. The intervention in districts that have already been affected includes Misiones, Salta, and Jujuy, which places Sáenz in a difficult position as he navigates tensions with the PJ leadership, particularly with former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, who leads the party's current direction.

This situation underscores the internal struggles within the Peronist party amidst broader efforts to reform labor laws in Argentina. As the debate advances, the implications could reverberate beyond just the legislators involved, potentially reshaping party dynamics and influencing future electoral strategies.