Amidst the legislative recess, President Javier Milei has been active in issuing decrees of necessity and urgency (DNU), having signed eleven such decrees since December 1, 2025. This number is strikingly close to the total laws promulgated during the ordinary legislative sessions, indicating a shift in how legislative power is being exercised in Argentina. The report from the Universidad Austral highlights a growing trend where the President is becoming increasingly pivotal as a legislator, issuing decrees at a rate that rivals formal congressional legislation.

The analysis conducted by the Observatorio de Decretos sujetos a Control Legislativo (ODCL) provides insight into this legislative trend, revealing that throughout 2025, only two more laws were enacted than the eleven decrees issued by Milei. This suggests that not only is the President utilizing his power to bypass traditional legislative processes, but he is also effectively establishing significant policy decisions through these urgent decrees, which raises concerns about the balance of power within the Argentine government.

Furthermore, this trend could have broader implications for Argentina's governance and democratic processes. As the executive branch expands its legislative capabilities, it may lead to a concentration of power that undermines the role of Congress and reduces the checks and balances that are crucial for a functional democracy. Observers are now calling for a re-evaluation of the legislative process in light of this shift, questioning the potential repercussions for both political accountability and civic engagement in the country.