The document that proposes federal judge Ariel Lijo as a new member of the Supreme Court has received a favorable opinion with the signatures of nine senators, thus opening the way for its discussion in the Upper Chamber. Among the signatories are prominent figures such as Ezequiel Atauché, leader of the government in the Senate; Carlos Espíndola and Eduardo Vischi, representatives of Provincias Unidas and the UCR, respectively; Bartolomé Abdala, provisional president of the Chamber; Beatriz Ávila, ally of the PRO; and Kirchnerists Sergio Uñac and Lucía Corpacci, among others. If the document is discussed in the session scheduled for next Thursday, the Casa Rosada will need the support of two-thirds of the senators to obtain final approval. During the public hearing, Lijo presented his main proposals to improve the functioning of the judicial system. The opinion presented at 3:00 PM has the backing of members of the ruling party, as well as some opposition and Kirchnerist senators. Among its objectives, he highlighted the need to reallocate resources in the Court and simplify the litigation process, emphasizing that the same solutions cannot be applied to such diverse problems as an environmental disaster and petty theft. Regarding the composition of the Court, Lijo was open to discussing the number of members, arguing that the effectiveness of the court does not exclusively depend on its size but on the evaluation made by Parliament regarding its convenience. Regarding dollarization and the preservation of the currency, the judge emphasized the importance of complying with minimum legislative standards and expressed support for a public debate on Emergency Decrees (DNU). Lijo also addressed the accusations against him, defending his track record without sanctions in the Council of the Judiciary and clarifying that the investigations conducted by the UIF and AFIP found no irregularities. Finally, the candidate referred to issues of co-participation, stating that it is essential to work in consensus among the Executive, Legislative, and provinces to reach agreements that benefit everyone. This support in the Senate marks a decisive moment for the future of the Supreme Court and the administration of justice in Argentina.
