The debate over the limitation of the decrees of necessity and urgency issued by President Javier Milei continues in Argentina. The opposition, led by the Civic Coalition, proposes to modify the current legal regime to establish that the rejection of just one chamber is enough to nullify the decrees. Meanwhile, the national government, represented by the Attorney General, Rodolfo Barra, is preparing to present its position on this matter.
The ruling party is in the minority in both chambers of Congress, which has led the president to frequently use decrees of necessity and urgency for legislation. The discussion aims to reform the law governing these decrees, which was established in 2006 during Cristina Kirchner's administration. The goal is to make it easier to nullify a DNU and to establish a validity period for them.
In the context of this debate, several bills have been presented by different political blocs. These bills propose various deadlines and procedures for the review and approval of decrees, with the aim of limiting the president's capacity to legislate through this tool. Notably, there has been a shift in the stance of political sectors, such as Kirchnerism and the PRO, who now support this reform after years of opposition.
The different projects include timeframes ranging from 30 to 90 days for both chambers to approve, reject, or modify a presidential decree. The discussion focuses on how to regulate the use of decrees of necessity and urgency more effectively, seeking to balance the powers of the Executive and Legislative branches in Argentina.
