Overview

• Senators approved the reform in a late-night vote, 76–39 in general and 70–39 in particular, and sent the package to the Chamber of Deputies.
• The most contentious addition is a transitory that would apply the new rules to cases already in progress, a move critics call unconstitutional under Article 14.
• The bill digitizes filings, extends the maximum ruling period for indirect cases from 60 to 90 days, and broadens legitimate interest to cover individual and collective harms.
• The package restricts immediate suspensions for bank-account freezes by the Financial Intelligence Unit, preserves a basic living allowance, and can require guarantees if a suspension is granted.
• Opposition parties label the measure the “Ley del Desamparo” and signal court challenges, citing a rushed process and reduced access to collective remedies.