Overview
- La Libertad Avanza secured a majority opinion for the 2026 national budget with backing from PRO, the UCR and signatures from Innovación Federal, sending the bill to the floor.
- The committee majority was decided by chair Alberto “Bertie” Benegas Lynch’s tie‑breaking double vote after Unión por la Patria matched the ruling bloc’s signatures.
- Deputy and designated Interior Minister Diego Santilli attended the session in a signal of outreach to governors and moderate opposition lawmakers.
- Buenos Aires Province launched talks on its 2026 budget and a linked borrowing plan that requires two‑thirds approval in both chambers, including a municipal strengthening fund tied to roughly 8% of up to USD 1.9 billion if financing is obtained.
- President Javier Milei travels to the United States this week for events and investor meetings, and market watchers are hoping for movement on bond‑repurchase funding and a private USD 20 billion pledge previously referenced by Scott Bessent.