The Chamber of Deputies generally approved this Friday, February 2, the “Draft Law of Bases and Starting Points for the Freedom of Argentines”, known as the ‘Omnibus Law’ and promoted by the president of the country, the politician extreme right Javier Milei. However, the ruling party remains uneasy, since key articles of the text were pending and will be discussed in particular next Tuesday, February 6 at the venue. The longest session in Argentine history will have a new chapter.
After three days of debate and negotiations against the clock, finally the “Draft Law of Bases and Starting Points for the Freedom of Argentines”, known as the ‘Omnibus Law’, was approved in the Lower House with 144 votes and 109 in against, in general.
Minutes after the vote, the President’s Office issued a statement celebrating the favorable result.
“The Office of the President celebrates the positive vote of the deputies who generally approved the Law of ‘Bases and Starting Points for the Freedom of Argentines’ and especially appreciates the collaboration of the deputies and heads of their respective blocks, Cristian Ritondo, Miguel Ángel Pichetto and Rodrigo de Loredo, who, despite our differences, have contributed to the law advancing,” says the text spread on social networks.