Deputies change participation system for glaciers law hearings

Argentina's Chamber of Deputies changed the format for public hearings on the glaciers law due to nearly 70,000 registrants. Two sessions will take place: one in-person and one virtual, limited to around 200 people. Others will submit videos.

Argentina's Chamber of Deputies adjusted the participation system for public hearings on the glaciers law, which has nearly 70,000 registrants. The announcement indicates two hearings will proceed: one in-person and one virtual. However, only around 200 people can join directly. The remaining registrants must submit videos with their input. This change addresses the high number of interested parties in the debate over glacier protection. It aims to streamline the legislative process for the bill.

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The Argentine Senate gave preliminary approval to amendments to the Glaciers Law, ratified the European Union-Mercosur Agreement, and confirmed Fernando Iglesias as ambassador to Belgium and the EU. These approvals, achieved in a tense session on February 26, 2026, mark a victory for Javier Milei's government. The president celebrated the outcome with a social media post.

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