Argentina
Santilli opens a round of talks with governors over the 2027 Budget and the suspension of the PASO
The Cabinet chief will receive seven provincial governors at the Casa Rosada between Wednesday and Thursday. The Government is seeking support for the budget debate and to advance electoral reform.
Diego Santilli will begin a series of meetings with governors this Wednesday at the Casa Rosada amid the negotiations the Government is carrying out over the 2027 Budget and the suspension of next year’s PASO.
According to C5N and also reported by Perfil, the agenda will unfold over two days and will include seven provincial governors. The first meeting will be at 3 p.m. with Raúl Jalil, Juan Pablo Valdés, Gustavo Sáenz and Osvaldo Jaldo. On Thursday morning, Santilli will receive Carlos Sadir together with Economy Minister Luis Caputo. Later, he will hold separate meetings with Leandro Zdero and Gustavo Melella.
According to C5N, Caputo’s participation will be linked to the economic discussion, including the impact of budget projections on provincial finances and the works planned for each district. Perfil added that the round of talks also includes demands for public works, energy and resources for the provinces.
The meeting comes after the 2027 Budget bill was sent to the Chamber of Deputies. According to C5N, the initiative projects 4% growth, 18% inflation and a wholesale exchange rate of $1,847.60 for December 2027, in addition to maintaining the fiscal surplus target. Debate in the Chamber of Deputies will begin in October.
At the same time, the ruling party is trying to unlock electoral reform to suspend the PASO. Perfil noted that the discussion remains stalled in the Senate and that the National Electoral Chamber warned about the timing needed to change the legislation before the next elections. In that context, the Casa Rosada is accelerating contacts with governors and allied blocs to gather the necessary votes.
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