Argentina’s lower house of congress approves Milei’s omnibus bill

Argentina's lawmakers debate on Argentina's President Javier Milei's "omnibus bill", in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires: Argentina’s lower house of congress approved President Javier Milei’s omnibus reform package last Friday afternoon, passing the first test of his ability to govern with an opposition-controlled legislature.

In a 144-109 vote, lawmakers passed Milei’s first major piece of legislation after he made significant concessions. The bill could still be modified significantly, however, as its hundreds of articles are subjected to a round of individual votes next week following the so-called general vote.