Overview

• Federal electoral prosecutor Laura Roteta issued a non‑binding opinion that Reichardt, second on the list, should move to the top after José Luis Espert’s resignation, treating parity as an affirmative‑action guarantee.
• La Libertad Avanza and government lawyers asked the court to place Diego Santilli, third on the slate, in the first spot by applying Decree 171/2019’s same‑gender replacement rule.
• Roteta’s stance cites electoral jurisprudence, including the Crexell precedent, warning that a mechanical same‑gender swap can undermine the purpose of the parity law.
• The party also requested reprinting the paper ballot, which faces timing hurdles before the October 26 vote and an estimated cost of about 15 billion pesos in Buenos Aires, with authorization handled by the district electoral board.
• Senator‑elect Malena Galmarini petitioned the court to elevate Reichardt and block a reprint, as the dispute follows Espert’s exit over allegations involving businessman Fred Machado.