The Supreme Court rejected Judge Ariel Lijo's request for a license to assume as a new member, including the rejection of his peer Manuel García-Mansilla. Despite this, the government led by President Javier Milei decides to resume negotiations with the opposition regarding the judicial appointments.
At Casa Rosada, they consider that there is still room for dialogue with opposition legislators and governors, including those from Peronism. Although they have taken note of the complaints, they are willing to listen and negotiate proposals from various sectors regarding the vacancies in 150 courts nationwide.
The Agreements Commission has a meeting scheduled in the Senate, where there remains hope of finding solutions beyond Congress's resolution. García-Mansilla's appointment needed a signature until the last hour on Wednesday, indicating that they are still in the process of agreement.
A government source reveals that they are willing to negotiate and consider the possibility of expanding the Court, including the incorporation of women, under certain guarantees proposed by Santiago Caputo, presidential advisor. The Deputy Minister of Justice, Sebastián Amerio, appointed to lead the negotiations, will be key in this process.
Despite the initial rejections, supporters of the judicial appointments are not giving up and will continue to fight. The Government remains firm in its decision not to withdraw or change any of the judges. The preference for Lijo as the main candidate persists, despite the setback with the Court, while they try to gain the support of García-Mansilla.
The political scene reveals a confrontation between the ruling party and the opposition, with some legislators in dispute over defining their position. Despite the difficulties, the Government seeks to move forward in the negotiations and maintains hope that the call will hold, although with some technical issues to resolve.
