The Argentine Political Club issued a statement expressing concern over judicial appointment processes and called for adherence to constitutional procedures.
The organization released the document titled
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The Senate approved María Verónica Michelli's nomination as judge despite executive opposition. The government and PRO leaders exchanged accusations over ethics and transparency.
On April 13, 2026, Argentina's Association of Women Judges (AMJA) submitted a formal note to the Judicial Council over a new contest regulation that removes guarantees for women's inclusion in judicial candidate shortlists. The group warns of a setback in prior gender parity rules. It requested a review to restore equality measures.
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Argentina's Supreme Court has declared valid the law expanding the Santa Cruz high court to nine members. The ruling backs appointments promoted by Governor Claudio Vidal.
Brazil's Workers' Party (PT) will discuss a political manifesto at its national meeting in Brasília this weekend, proposing milder judiciary reforms. The initial draft referenced 'promiscuity between judges and businessmen', now shifted to 'self-correction mechanisms'. This adjustment comes amid the Banco Master scandal implicating Supreme Federal Court (STF) justices.
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Colombia's attorney general, Gregorio Eljach Pacheco, called on citizens and authorities to ensure peaceful voting on May 31 and, if needed, June 21.
Argentina's Senate began treatment of the electoral reform pushed by Javier Milei's government this Wednesday. The Constitutional Affairs Committee meeting highlighted tensions between the ruling party and allies over handling Ficha Limpia.
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President Claudia Sheinbaum sent a constitutional reform initiative to the Senate on Wednesday to move judicial elections from 2027 to 2028. The proposal seeks to refine candidate selection following criticisms of the 2025 polls.