Overview

• The Senate approved the measure 62–8, converting into law a national pediatric emergency centered on sustaining Hospital Garrahan.
• The law mandates immediate prioritized funding, salary recomposition that includes residents, income tax exemptions for critical hours, and exceptional direct procurement of essential medical supplies.
• Broad support came from kirchnerismo, the UCR, Pro and provincial blocs, while La Libertad Avanza and a few Pro senators voted against.
• The government rejects increased outlays, and Chief of Cabinet Guillermo Francos warned of a veto as OPC estimates put the salary component at ARS 65,573 million for July–December.
• Protests gathered outside Congress during the session, and Gendarmería advanced on demonstrators to clear Avenida Yrigoyen.