"Argentina's Congress Sends Milei's Economic Reform Bill Back for Review"

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"Argentina's Congress Sends Milei's Economic Reform Bill Back for Review"
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Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei suffered a setback as a major economic reform bill, including provisions for privatization and subsidy reductions, was sent back to a legislative committee for reconsideration after facing rejection of many of its provisions by lower house lawmakers. Despite Milei's victory in the presidential election, his party's weak representation in Congress has led to challenges in advancing the reform package, with opposition lawmakers calling for compromise while Milei criticized those blocking the bill as part of the political "caste" responsible for the country's economic woes.

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