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Santa Fe Convention Advances Judicial and Municipal Autonomy Reforms as Federal Overhaul Faces Resistance

Provincial judges, joined by the Santa Fe Supreme Court, have submitted comprehensive constitutional amendment proposals ahead of an August 1 hearing in Rosario on full municipal autonomy.

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Con asistencia perfecta, los siete integrantes de la Corte Suprema de Justicia de Santa Fe llevaron sus propuestas para la reforma constitucional. 

Overview

  • Judges from Santa Fe’s Zona Sur proposed ten constitutional amendments to enshrine disciplinary rules and protect judicial independence.
  • The Santa Fe Supreme Court presented a reform package to the convention calling for a seven-member court, a procurator general, binding candidate shortlists and reappointment reviews at age 75.
  • The municipal regime commission set an August 1 public hearing in Rosario to debate full autonomy measures, including special conventions versus council-drafted charters and the creation of a vice-mayor role.
  • Federal Minister Federico Sturzenegger’s remarks about studying French Revolution methods to reshape the judiciary prompted sharp rebukes from judicial associations defending separation of powers.
  • The Justice Ministry delayed the rollout of the accusatory criminal system in Comodoro Py from mid-August to November 10, citing personnel shortages and resource gaps ahead of elections.