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Milei Sets Stage for Reform Drive, Denies Plan to Scrap Monotributo

The government consolidates its team to steer labor, tax, pension bills through extraordinary sessions.

Overview

  • President Javier Milei rejected reports that Monotributo would be abolished, accusing the editorial Errepar of an “opereta” and insisting only official announcements reflect policy.
  • Economy Minister Luis Caputo told investors, according to Bloomberg, that a full macro program should be ready in about 30 days covering reserve accumulation, debt buybacks and dollar bands.
  • The administration is preparing simultaneous reforms on labor, taxes and pensions to be sent to Congress in extraordinary sessions, with debate expected to begin in February after the 2026 budget.
  • U.S. authorities signaled a Reciprocal Trade Framework with Argentina is ready, with a formal signing expected soon, prompting sector-by-sector scrutiny of potential benefits and risks.
  • A cabinet reset elevated Manuel Adorni to chief of cabinet and installed Diego Santilli at Interior, who is courting governors as Peronist blocs show defections and unions ready resistance.