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Opposition Forms 22-Member 'Fuerza del Cambio' Interbloc as Budget Heads to Floor

The bloc positions for committee posts to boost leverage over the budget vote.

Overview

  • Cristian Ritondo leads the new grouping, which brings together 12 PRO, 6 UCR, 2 MID deputies and the monoblocks of Karina Banfi and José Luis Garrido for a total of 22 seats.
  • It plans to contest the Chamber’s third vice-presidency against Provincias Unidas in the next session, with Banfi mentioned by members as the preferred candidate.
  • The interbloc launched during committee debates that cleared the 2026 Budget, the Fiscal Commitment Law and the Inocencia Fiscal bill for a Wednesday floor debate.
  • The government is pursuing support for passage and expects backing from PRO, UCR, MID and provincial dialoguist blocs, according to the reports.
  • Interior Minister Diego Santilli met governors and the Chamber president Martín Menem, while senior officials held talks with key lawmakers including Pamela Verasay, Lisandro Nieri and Ritondo.