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Argentina’s Congress Advances Controversial Labor Reforms Despite Strike

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 11:17 PM

Argentina's lower house of Congress approved disputed labor reform legislation supported by libertarian President Javier Milei in the early hours of Friday. The vote came despite a nationwide strike by labor unions that shut down significant portions of the country in protest of the proposed changes.

BUENOS AIRES – In the early morning hours of Friday, Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies gave approval to controversial workplace reform legislation championed by libertarian President Javier Milei, despite widespread labor union opposition that resulted in a nationwide work stoppage paralyzing much of the nation.

The legislative measure received backing from 135 lawmakers while 115 voted in opposition. Having previously gained Senate approval last week, the bill underwent several amendments and must now return to the upper chamber for a final determination before it can be enacted into law.

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