Legislature
2025 legislative elections shape congress with unique ballot
María López صورة مولدة بواسطة الذكاء الاصطناعي
On Sunday, October 26, Argentina renews 127 seats in the Chamber of Deputies and 24 in the Senate across eight districts, debuting the Paper Single Ballot. The vote is pivotal for Javier Milei's government balance. Provisional results start at 9 p.m.
Nigerian commentator critiques lawmakers' constituency projects
Jide Oyewusi, coordinator of Ethics Watch International Nigeria, has criticized the practice of constituency projects by Nigerian lawmakers in an opinion piece. He argues that this system misuses billions of naira meant for public services and undermines government ministries. Oyewusi calls for reverting project execution to relevant ministries while lawmakers focus on oversight.
Boric's rebuke to deputies sparks angry responses in chamber
President Gabriel Boric sharply criticized the mass absence of deputies that caused a session in the Chamber to fail last week, urging them to prioritize social laws. His remarks, made during the inauguration of a kindergarten in San Felipe, drew immediate retorts from opposition legislators who recalled the president's own past absences. The exchange highlights growing tensions between the executive and legislative branches.