Argentina Senate approves Milei labor reform bill after marathon debate

Lawmakers voted early Thursday to advance the libertarian president's sweeping economic agenda despite intense protests. The bill now heads to the lower house.

Argentina ARAR's Senate approved President Javier Milei's flagship labor reform bill on Thursday and officially sent the measure to the lower house. The vote, which resulted in a 42 to 30 tally, marks a key advance in the administration's economic agenda. This legislative victory followed more than 13 hours of debate and is being characterized as a turning point in the country's labor history.
Members of Argentina's Senate attend a session to discuss labor reforms proposed by President Javier Milei's libertarian government to attract investment and revive growth, as unions say it would roll back workers' rights, in Buenos Aires, Argentina February 12, 2026. REUTERS/Cristina Sille
Members of Argentina's Senate attend a session to discuss labor reforms proposed by President Javier Milei's libertarian government to attract investment and revive growth, as unions say it would roll back workers' rights, in Buenos Aires, Argentina February 12, 2026. REUTERS/Cristina Sille
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