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Santa Fe Convention Opens Plenary Votes on Term Limits, Proportional Deputies and Governor Re‑election

Delegates move from drafting to decisions, with disputes over executive powers still pending.

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Overview

  • Plenary debate began on majority texts for the Legislative and Executive chapters, with La Libertad Avanza presenting minority alternatives.
  • Deputies would be elected by proportional representation with gender parity beginning in 2027, replacing the current 28-seat bonus for the winning list.
  • Legislators would face a two-consecutive-term ceiling starting in 2027, ending indefinite re‑election and capping time in office at eight years.
  • The Executive chapter allows a single consecutive term for the governor and includes a transitory clause enabling the current governor and vice-governor to seek another term, while shifting the budget submission deadline to October 30.
  • The majority text reduces bill passage from five to three chamber exchanges and revises parliamentary protections, as debates continue over pardons, security attributions and a proposal to adopt gender‑inclusive constitutional language.