Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
France 24
France 24
World
NEWS WIRES

Argentina Senate approves reform bills in major victory for President Milei

Senators vote on a key reform package brought by ultra right-wing president Javier Milei in a session marked by strikes and demonstrations at the National Congress in Buenos Aires on June 12, 2024. © Tomas Cuesta, AFP

Argentina’s Senate has approved key state overhaul and tax packages proposed by President Javier Miliei, delivering an initial legislative victory to the libertarian leader in his campaign to deliver on his ambitious agenda.

Senators voted 37 to 36 to give their overall approval to the state overhaul bill after 11 hours of heated debate. But the lawmakers still must approve individual measures in an article-by-article vote that will last throughout the night.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.