The Argentine Senate is preparing for the final stage of the debate on the 2026 Budget and the Fiscal Innocence Law. Most of the articles have been approved by deputies and senators, but the future of educational and scientific funding remains uncertain.
With more than 45 senators backing the proposal, general approval seems secure. However, voting on Article 30, which removes financing rules, could cause blockages.
Article 30 is raising objections from the Civic Union and temporary allies of the government, creating a last‑minute negotiation scenario and possible changes.
Within the Conviction Federal bloc, the majority will vote in favor, but rejects Article 30. Peronist governors who support the government and the Cristina Fernández de Kirchner bloc also align with the debate.
If the Senate modifies the text approved by the lower house, the project will need to return to the lower chamber. Parliamentarians plan sessions on December 29 and 30 and a possible meeting on January 5.
The ultimate goal is for the 2026 Budget to be approved without setbacks, but uncertainty around Article 30 and a potential lack of voters could alter the outcome.
