Overview

• The convention approved a new Article 3 that separates the State from the religious order, establishes no official faith, and governs relations by autonomy, equality, non‑discrimination, cooperation and neutrality.
• Explicit mention of the Catholic Church was included alongside legally recognized churches and cults, with sponsors citing a technical need under the Civil and Commercial Code.
• The article passed with 50 votes in favor, 10 against and 7 abstentions after negotiations across blocs during the final plenaries.
• The reform also granted constitutional status to Ficha Limpia, barring candidates with convictions for intentional crimes under conditions to be set by provincial law, building on Santa Fe’s 2022 statute.
• The Redactora holds its final session in Rosario on Monday, the full text reading is slated for September 9, and the oath of the new Constitution is planned for September 12.