La Libertad Avanza
Senator Pablo Cervi joins LLA strengthening official bloc ahead of labor reform debate
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Senator Pablo Cervi formalized his affiliation to La Libertad Avanza (LLA), raising the official bloc to 20 members in the Senate, right before the debate on Javier Milei's labor reform. Patricia Bullrich, head of the libertarian bloc, announced a special session for February 11 and claimed to have the necessary votes after meetings with dialoguista allies.
The Budget and Finance Committee in the Chamber of Deputies ratified Alberto 'Bertie' Benegas Lynch as president, as La Libertad Avanza speeds up the 2026 Budget process. The ruling party aims to issue the report on Tuesday and bring it to the floor on Wednesday, despite opposition demands for financial compensations. Negotiations persist amid tensions between allied blocs and the opposition.
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Following delays due to President Milei's travel and CGT talks, Argentina's ruling party has called a key Senate Labor Commission meeting for Dec. 17, aiming for half-sanction before year-end amid ongoing opposition.
La Libertad Avanza, President Javier Milei's party, secured a surprise victory in the October 26, 2025, legislative elections, exceeding 40% of votes nationally and overturning defeat in Buenos Aires province. The win, boosted by U.S. financial support, strengthens the ruling party's hold in Congress. Peronism, led by Fuerza Patria, placed second with about 31%, amid the lowest voter turnout since democracy's return, with over 12 million abstentions.
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President Javier Milei led the closing rally for La Libertad Avanza in Rosario, Santa Fe, urging votes to defend his government's achievements and criticizing the opposition as a 'destituent Congress'. Accompanied by his Cabinet and candidates, he stressed the need to reshape Congress for reforms. The event took place in Plaza España, ending the campaign before the October 26 legislative elections.