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Bullrich Says Senate Talks Underway on Labor Reform, Sets December Push for 2026 Budget

She says the bloc has votes to open debate, with talks focused on persuading skeptics.

Overview

  • The government has opened Senate negotiations on its labor reform, which will enter Congress through the upper house.
  • December's agenda prioritizes the labor bill and the 2026 Budget, with the Penal Code, Tax Law and Fiscal Innocence proposals slated for later discussion per Agencia NA.
  • Bullrich says the bloc has enough senators to advance debate yet anticipates dissent and plans targeted talks with lawmakers open to change.
  • She argues the overhaul is intended to expand formal employment, cautioning that results will not appear overnight.
  • She downplays an early clash with Senate chief Victoria Villarruel as a misunderstanding, while noting ongoing AFA–Sur Finanzas investigations and assuring policy continuity under Security Minister Alejandra Monteoliva.