Overview

• The Ficha Limpia reform, which bars candidates with second-instance corruption convictions, has been delayed in the Senate until May 7 despite securing the necessary 38 votes.
• Senators Natalia Gadano and José María Carambia of Santa Cruz announced their support, ensuring the bill meets the constitutional majority required for passage.
• Ezequiel Atauche, head of the Libertad Avanza Senate bloc, admitted during a parliamentary meeting that the Milei government is uninterested in advancing the bill.
• The Milei administration and the Kirchnerist bloc reportedly align in delaying the reform, with concerns it could disqualify Cristina Kirchner from national office and benefit political rivals.
• Internal coalition disagreements persist, with some UCR senators pushing for amendments to expand the list of disqualifying crimes, potentially causing further delays.