Feb 22 β€’ 20:51 UTC πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Argentina Clarin (ES)

The political table of the Executive meets: urgent legislative agenda and definition of authorities in the Senate

The Argentine government is set to hold a critical meeting to address urgent legislative matters and the appointment of Senate representatives amid tensions with coalition partners.

On Monday at 2 PM, the Argentine government will convene a political meeting at the Casa Rosada to discuss urgent legislative initiatives and manage potentially contentious relationships with coalition partners, particularly concerning the appointment of three representatives to the National Audit Office. This meeting will be led by General Secretary of the Presidency, Karina Milei, along with key figures including Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni, Economics Minister Luis Caputo, and Interior Minister Diego Santilli. The absence of representatives from the PRO party, often referred to as the 'yellow party', in the nomination process is causing friction within the coalition.

With the Senate almost certain to pass labor reform legislation on February 27, libertarian negotiators are also pushing for the approval of amendments to the Glacier Law, the Juvenile Criminal Regime, and the trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. These legislative efforts are indicative of the government’s strategy to consolidate its position and push through contentious reforms while trying to maintain harmony within its coalition government. The expected sanctions on the labor reform could symbolize a significant step in the government's economic policy direction.

The meeting is crucial not only for the legislative agenda but also for the internal dynamics of the ruling coalition, which has seen increasing strains among its members. As the government gears up to tackle key reforms and navigate intra-coalition tensions, the upcoming discussions will likely determine the trajectory of its immediate legislative goals and overall political stability going forward.

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