Short-Term Relief, Long-Term Trouble: Ruling Coalition Shields Mega-Decree 70/2023 With Allies' Help
Dashing opposition hopes to overturn Decree 70/2023, ruling party lawmakers and their allies blocked quorum to torpedo the lower house session.
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Supreme Court U-Turn: Argentina's Land Law Back in Effect
Following the fallout from its refusal to consider the CECIM lawsuit, the Supreme Court convened an extraordinary session with two substitute judges to tackle a second case challenging the repeal of the Land Law.
Bullrich Blocks Judicial Appointment in Senate Clash
The libertarian Senate floor leader opposed the renewal of Prosecutor Susana Pernas, who investigated the 2017 Luis Chocobar case, leading to a heated exchange during a Senate committee hearing.
Maradona Death Trial: Prosecutors Seek Up to 12 Years in Prison for Six Accused
Prosecutors Patricio Ferrari and Cosme Iribarren presented final arguments to the San Isidro Criminal Court, seeking prison sentences for the medical team accused of negligence in the former football star's death.
Separation of Powers: A Lifeline for Argentina's Government?
Following the administration's legislative defeat over attempts to modify the Land Law, the Supreme Court handed the government a critical judicial victory.