The Argentine government is focusing on filling vacant positions in the judiciary and completing the Supreme Court. This is a top priority for 2026, with official movement expected after March. A government source stated that the initial plan is to fill the current vacancies before debating an expansion of the Supreme Court, which currently has three justices. The complex situation caused by the absence of appointed chief judges, prosecutors, and federal public defenders is hindering the normal functioning of the justice system. The Ministry of Justice, led by Mariano Cúneo Libarona, is considering several names, including female judges, to replace Elena Highton de Nolasco, who resigned in 2021. The future leadership of the Ministry of Justice is also a topic of debate, with names like Sebastián Amerio and Guillermo Montenegro being mentioned. Meanwhile, the government is closely monitoring the support in the Senate, which must approve the two presidential nominations with a two-thirds majority of the members present.
