Judicial Power
Association of Women Judges demands gender parity from Judicial Council
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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.
Four magistrates chosen by electronic draw have accepted seats on the Judicial Ethics Council. The body was created after the Audio case crisis and will begin work on July 1.
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The Senate chamber unanimously approved, with 31 votes in favor, the constitutional reform creating the Judicial Appointments Council and modifying judicial governance. The bill, pushed by the government in October 2024 after the Audio case scandal, aims to introduce radical changes in judge selection and judicial administration. Senators from various parties backed the initiative, though they requested indications for its refinement.