{
  "id": 1141278,
  "title": "Argentina’s Top Court Curbs Milei’s Power to Rule by Decree",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/argentinas-top-court-curbs-mileis-power-to-rule-by-decree",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T08:06:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Rio Times",
    "slug": "the-rio-times",
    "url": "https://www.riotimesonline.com/argentina-supreme-court-limits-milei-emergency-decrees/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Argentina's highest court has limited President Milei's authority to issue emergency decrees, ruling that he cannot use such measures to rewrite issues solely within his jurisdiction. The Supreme Court found that a president can only issue an emergency decree in truly exceptional circumstances, such as when Congress cannot meet or when a problem is so urgent it cannot wait for normal lawmaking. Convenience does not qualify as a reason. The court specifically struck down an article of a 2019 decree signed by President Mauricio Macri, which had transferred the jurisdiction to decide which court hears certain appeals from the Constitution to Congress. President Milei has used over 80 emergency decrees since taking office in December 2023, but this ruling provides lower-court judges with a clear precedent to challenge these decrees. While the ruling does not erase Milei's decrees outright, it makes them more susceptible to judicial review and harder for him to defend. The timing of the ruling is particularly consequential for Milei, who is currently pushing a central bank overhaul through Congress. The bill would restrict the bank's ability to finance the Treasury, provinces, or city governments and would make currency stability its sole mandate. The government is still seeking the necessary votes to pass the bill, which is set for a floor vote in the Chamber of Deputies on August 19. This ruling underscores the importance of a robust judicial system in maintaining checks and balances, providing predictability, and ensuring the durability of reforms in Argentina.",
  "summary": "Argentina · Politics Key Facts The ruling: Argentina’s Supreme Court set clear limits on how a president can use emergency decrees. Date: The three justices ruled unanimously on August 14, 2026. The case: It struck down part of a 2019 decree from ex-president Mauricio Macri, in a fine dispute with retailer Cencosud. Core finding: A […] The post Argentina’s Top Court Curbs Milei’s Power to Rule by…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}