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Bullrich Confronts Villarruel Over Senate Role as She Assembles Votes for Milei’s Agenda

She is moving to lead Senate vote-building for December’s reform push.

Overview

  • After a Friday meeting, Patricia Bullrich said Victoria Villarruel is treating the Senate presidency as neutral and pressed her to help advance government bills.
  • Villarruel responded that she collaborates but does not have powers to obstruct congressional initiatives.
  • Bullrich will leave the Security Ministry on December 10 to assume her seat and concentrate on securing at least 37 votes for key legislation.
  • She has reorganized the libertarian caucus, replacing Ezequiel Atauche at the helm, and secured Francisco Paoltroni’s move into the officialist bench from December.
  • The vote drive seeks backing from PRO, UCR and provincial blocs for extraordinary sessions expected to address the 2026 budget along with labor and tax reforms.