The Senate approved María Verónica Michelli's nomination as judge of the Federal Oral Court No. 3 in La Plata, while Patricia Bullrich abstained in the vote and President Javier Milei would not sign the appointment decree.
The Upper House gave approval to the nomination with 44 votes in favor and 18 against. Bullrich abstained along with another senator, in a gesture analysts link to her political strategy. Roberto Bacman stated that Bullrich
Initial reactions on X highlight the Senate's approval of Michelli's nomination despite Milei's opposition. Users note Bullrich's abstention as a sign of tension within the government coalition. Some posts express skepticism about Milei's influence, while others criticize Bullrich's position. Journalistic accounts provide factual reports with high engagement.
El Senado aprobó el pliego de Verónica Michelli, la candidata a jueza que Milei quiso vetar - Infobae https://t.co/zfIBYQqBri Al final, si se abstuvo, tanta objeción de conciencia nunca tuvo. Como siempre, una chanta.
— Guillermo Sueldo (@GuillermoSueldo) 4 Òkú 2026
El Senado aprobó el pliego de Verónica Michelli, la candidata a jueza que Milei quiso vetar - Infobae https://t.co/zfIBYQqBri Al final, si se abstuvo, tanta objeción de conciencia nunca tuvo. Como siempre, una chanta.
— Guillermo Sueldo (@GuillermoSueldo) 4 Òkú 2026
El Senado aprobó el pliego de la jueza Michelli. Lee la nota en: https://t.co/TPV79mv6FV #senado #bullrich #patriciabullrich #lalibertadavanza #peronismo #unionporlapatria #politica #pro #ucr #milei
— quieromipais (@quieromipais2) 4 Òkú 2026
⚖️ El Senado aprobó a María Verónica Michelli como jueza con 44 votos a favor, pese al rechazo de Milei por su vínculo familiar con el periodista Alconada Mon. Bullrich se abstuvo. Nueva fisura en La Libertad Avanza. #Argentina #Senado #Milei → https://t.co/c5jG36Kd0i pic.twitter.com/wClCoxlrv6
— Info Los Andes (@Infolosandes_ok) 5 Òkú 2026
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