Overview

• Federal judge Lino Mirabelli’s order was executed after the Chamber of Deputies voted 215–0 with 3 abstentions to authorize searches of José Luis Espert’s residence and his offices in the Anexo B of Congress.
• Espert is under investigation for alleged transfers of about US$200,000 from Federico “Fred” Machado; the complaint originated with Juan Grabois and the Supreme Court has already authorized Machado’s extradition to the United States.
• La Libertad Avanza appealed Judge Alejo Ramos Padilla’s decision that put Karen Reichardt atop the Buenos Aires ballot and blocked Diego Santilli, leaving the Cámara Nacional Electoral to decide urgently with printed ballots and opposing parties warning a swap is unviable.
• In a tense overnight session, Deputies approved in general a bill to curb presidential DNU powers by 140–80–17 but altered key provisions, sending the reform back to the Senate after a clause setting a 90‑day deadline failed in particular voting.
• Lawmakers set a compressed Budget 2026 timetable starting October 14, moved to summon Economy Minister Luis Caputo and other officials, and approved interpellations for Karina Milei and Health Minister Mario Lugones, with attendance uncertain.