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Bullrich and Villarruel Meet in Argentina’s Senate, Signal Cooperation on Government Bills

Villarruel emphasized she cannot obstruct proceedings, setting the stage for Bullrich to build majorities for December’s extraordinary sessions.

Overview

  • After their first private meeting in months, both leaders called the encounter positive and constructive, with Bullrich saying Villarruel was very collaborative.
  • La Libertad Avanza’s bloc will expand to 20 senators, leaving it roughly 17 votes short of the 37 needed for quorum and requiring negotiations with other blocs.
  • Bullrich told colleagues the government’s labor reform will enter the Senate in December, alongside the 2026 Budget and proposed tax and penal changes.
  • Extraordinary sessions are planned from December 10, and the 24 senators elected on October 26 will be sworn in on November 28 at 11 a.m.
  • Positioning herself as the executive’s bridge to the chamber, Bullrich committed to sharing the coming agenda with Villarruel, who underscored her strictly institutional role.