The Senate returns to debate electoral reform amid hurdles over the PASO

The Senate will resume this Tuesday in the Constitutional Affairs Committee consideration of the electoral reform promoted by the national government, according to Crónica.

The most sensitive point in the debate is the suspension or definitive elimination of the PASO. According to that outlet, La Libertad Avanza still does not have the necessary backing to move forward with a change to the electoral system, which requires an aggravated majority of 37 votes in the Upper House and 129 in the Chamber of Deputies.

Crónica reported that the ruling coalition is not yet securing the key support of sectors of the UCR and the PRO. In that context, the negotiations remain tied to dialogue with governors and with blocs considered open to compromise.

According to the projections cited by that outlet, Rogelio Frigerio does not have his own caucuses in the chamber, while Rolando Figueroa, Raúl Jalil and Leandro Zdero would each contribute one legislator. Gustavo Sáenz and Hugo Passalacqua, meanwhile, would have influence over two senators per province.

In addition to the debate over the primaries, the initiative includes changes to the Single Paper Ballot. Among them, it foresees adding the option to mark a full list and including provincial elections when the contests are simultaneous. The bill also proposes eliminating the mandatory presidential debate that was in force in previous elections.

Consideration will continue in the coming days, with expectations focused on whether agreements emerge that would allow a committee report to be signed.

Sources

• Crónica

About this note. Written by El Notero with the assistance of artificial intelligence, based on what was published by the cited outlet. El Notero did not do its own reporting on this event.