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TL;DR Milei went into Congress swinging. Praised Trump, trashed his rivals, and basically told the room he’s done playing nice. The speech wasn’t subtle. It was a power move. Argentine politics is always loud. But this week Javier Milei cranked the volume way up. He stood in Congress and...

Shocking scenes as President’s primetime speech descends into a slanging match; Opposition lawmakers heckle head of state, who responds with litany of insults. https://batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/pure-polarisation-in-congress-milei-delivers-partisan-speech-full-of-insults.phtml

https://mercedesya.com/noticias/el-congreso-debatira-un-proyecto-para-modificar-el-huso-horario-en-argentina-uxtcjhj Effectively it would put Argentina in the same time as the Eastern US during daylight savings time (EDT), IE same time as what it is there now until November. I don't see most...

Sounds like yet another victory for Milei avoiding the PASO elections. https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/argentinas-congress-backs-mileis-bid-to-suspend-primary-vote.phtml https://buenosairesherald.com/politics/national-politics/lower-house-heads-to-vote-on-suspending-argentinas-primaries

Very good they still do this for hungry families. Merry Christmas all of you. https://buenosairesherald.com/society/social-movements/four-thousand-enjoy-solidary-christmas-dinner-outside-congress

Are tariffs on IT imports going down? The initiative already has a project in Congress and the Government is analyzing alternatives - Infobae Source...

The heat is turning up on pensioners and police. Politicians couldn't get the two-thirds majority needed to override Milei's veto. https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cvg3gxxe4lxo

The picketers will defy the Government protocol and march to Congress against the veto of the retirement mobility law - Infobae Source...

I can't believe how this protest got out of control. The level of vandalism is incredible. They have burned the city's Ecobikes and police cars. I am outraged; they are only creating obstacles and delaying the approval of the law.

More riots and tension in Congress: protesters threw stones and Molotov cocktails at the police -Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/politica/2024/06/12/el-mapa-de-la-movilizacion-piquetera-sindical-y-de-organizaciones-sociales-contra-la-ley-bases-frente-al-congreso/ June 12, 2024 The...

Guillermo Francos anticipated what the Government will do if Congress insists on the new retirement formula: “There will be cuts of all kinds” - Infobae Source...

Peronism warns that the food scandal hit the Government and a greater confrontation opens in Congress - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/politica/2024/06/06/el-peronismo-advierte-que-el-escandalo-de-los-alimentos-golpeo-al-gobierno-y-se-abre-una-mayor-confrontacion-en-el-congreso/...

Javier Milei threatens to veto retirement mobility: what are the tools of Congress to prevent it - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/politica/2024/06/05/milei-amenza-con-vetar-la-movilidad-jubilatoria-y-la-oposicion-le-recuerda-el-poder-del-congreso/ June 05, 2024 The President...

The left called for an event in Congress and called for a plan to fight against the Government - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/politica/2024/05/25/la-izquierda-convoco-a-un-acto-en-el-congreso-y-llamo-a-un-plan-de-lucha-contra-el-gobierno/ May 25, 2024 Political, union and social...

It will be nice if this ever happens. https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/argentinas-milei-pledges-significant-tax-cuts-if-congress-approves-reforms-2024-05-25/ Non Paywall version

Milei defended his dollarization plan and sent a strong warning to Congress: “I am going to veto any project that wants to break the bank” - Infobae Source...

Peronism is preparing a strong mobilization in Congress for the day the Bases Law is voted on - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/politica/2024/05/16/el-peronismo-prepara-una-fuerte-movilizacion-al-congreso-para-el-dia-en-que-se-vote-la-ley-bases/ May 16, 2024 The different sides of...

The Government does not now rule out postponing the May Pact if Congress does not approve the Base Law - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/politica/2024/05/14/el-gobierno-no-descarta-ahora-postergar-el-pacto-de-mayo-si-el-congreso-no-aprueba-la-ley-bases/ May 14, 2024 “It may be that...

With a reduced concentration and without incidents with the police, the picketers demonstrated against the Bases Law in Congress - Infobae Source...

After 142 days at the head of the Government, Milei achieved his first victory in Congress: the Bases Law obtained half a sanction in Deputies - Infobae Source...