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Senate Shelves AGN Picks as PRO Sues Over Deputies’ Swearing-In

The Milei administration signals a 2026 push on broader judicial appointments contingent on two‑thirds support.

Overview

  • After a contentious lower-house session, Deputies hurriedly swore in Mónica Almada (LLA), Juan Ignacio Forlón (kirchnerismo) and Pamela Calletti (governors) as AGN auditors.
  • The PRO filed a court action seeking a medida de no innovar to suspend those oaths, escalating the dispute over the appointments.
  • The Senate postponed selecting its three AGN representatives until next year to avoid disrupting the Budget vote, with Patricia Bullrich telling senators there would be no immediate moves.
  • Chamber president Martín Menem opened talks to repair ties with allies, including a call and meeting with PRO leader Cristian Ritondo, as the government courts votes for the upcoming labor reform debate.
  • Government sources outline a 2026 justice agenda—covering Supreme Court vacancies, a procurador and dozens of federal judges—while a backlog persists with about 222 pliegos held and roughly 330 judicial posts unfilled.