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Santa Fe Constitutional Convention Advances Municipal Autonomy Debate

A public hearing in Rosario on August 1 will gather input after political blocs lodged competing municipal autonomy proposals.

Overview

  • The Municipal Regime Commission held its first substantive meeting on July 25 at the UNR Law Faculty in Rosario to kick off autonomy discussions.
  • Commission members approved an August 1 public hearing at the Rosario Municipal Council for social sectors to present concrete proposals.
  • Santa Fe mayor Juan Pablo Poletti reaffirmed his commitment to municipal autonomy and scheduled coordination talks next week with Rosario mayor Pablo Javkin.
  • Más para Santa Fe, La Libertad Avanza and Activemos each filed detailed constitutional drafts proposing distinct models for fiscal independence, tax frameworks and revenue sharing.
  • Sessions have revealed a clear split between libertarian delegates questioning the need for autonomy and advocates who consider it vital for local development.