Overview
- Cristian Auguadra was named to lead the intelligence agency (SIDE), replacing Sergio Neiffert, as the presidency describes a second phase of institutional overhaul.
- La Libertad Avanza assumed first‑minority status with 95 seats after deputies were sworn in, and President Javier Milei attended the session with Martín Menem expected to be re‑elected as speaker.
- The government formalized a 16.8% minimum‑wage increase to be implemented in 10 tranches through August 2026, lifting November’s floor to 334,800 pesos and targeting 376,660 pesos by August.
- UBS and market reports point to renewed investor optimism and discuss a possible short‑term financing package of up to about US$5 billion to help navigate 2026 obligations.
- Reports point to further reshuffles under consideration across the cabinet and state entities—potentially including Banco Nación—with Karina Milei exerting influence over appointments, as authorities also pursue a fiscal complaint against AFA sponsor Sur Finanzas.