The Argentine Senate has approved a labor modernization proposal with a vote of 42 in favor and 30 against. Following this, the project will be transferred to the Chamber of Deputies, where the government has already prepared a schedule for expedited handling of the proposal. This strategy aims to ensure the law is enacted before March 1 when Javier Milei will officially inaugurate the legislative year. Martín Menem, a government political board member, has utilized his power in the chamber to control the committees responsible for determining the legislative timing for the proposal's approval.

The labor reform proposal is expected to be reviewed by only two committees: the Commission on Labor and the Budget Committee, focusing primarily on fiscal aspects. Notably, the proposal will not be sent to the Commission on Retirement and Social Security, as it is not directly related to pension legislation. The current chair of the Labor Committee has shifted from last year's president, radical Martín Tetaz, to the libertarian Lisandro, indicating a possible change in the dynamics of the discussion around labor reforms.

This expedited process highlights the government's urgency to implement labor reforms, potentially impacting the workforce and economic landscape of Argentina. As the deadline approaches, political maneuvering within the Chamber of Deputies will be critical to the success of the government's agenda and could signify a shift in legislative priorities under the new administration.