Overview
- Casa Rosada has shifted the Penal Code debate to March to devote February’s extraordinary sessions to the labor reform.
- The Senate is being lined up for a vote between February 10 and 12, frequently cited as February 11, with Patricia Bullrich coordinating strategy and a technical panel led by Josefina Tajes gathering proposed tweaks.
- Interior Minister Diego Santilli is courting governors in provinces such as Mendoza, Chubut, San Juan, Chaco, Neuquén and Entre Ríos as the ruling bloc works toward the 37 votes required.
- Governors warn the bill’s corporate tax cuts would reduce coparticipated revenues, and the government is considering ATN transfers, public works commitments or removing the tax chapter to secure support.
- The CGT is preparing a provincial tour and potential street actions up to a general strike, with Cristian Jerónimo and Misiones leader José Milciades Giménez publicly threatening escalation if their concerns go unanswered.