Overview

• Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies passed the PASO suspension bill with 162 votes in favor, 55 against, and 28 abstentions after a six-hour session.
• The PASO system, introduced in 2011 to democratize candidate selection, is now viewed by the ruling coalition as costly and obstructive to party discipline.
• The Senate is expected to approve the bill, paving the way for parties to finalize candidate lists internally before the October elections.
• La Libertad Avanza and the PRO are negotiating a formal alliance, with Martín Menem expressing confidence in their eventual convergence.
• Tensions between the two parties were visible during the Fundación Libertad dinner, despite public calls for unity and collaboration.