{
  "id": 3854676,
  "title": "Judicial joy for Milei, Mercosur-EFTA deal wins backing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/judicial-joy-for-milei-mercosur-efta-deal-wins-backing",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T00:45:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Buenos Aires Times",
    "slug": "buenos-aires-times",
    "url": "https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/economy/judicial-joy-for-milei-mercosur-efta-deal-wins-backing.phtml"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Javier Milei's administration celebrated a significant win in Congress on Thursday as the Senate approved the appointments of 67 judges, including key figures in investigations related to the 'LIBRA' cryptocurrency scandal and corruption allegations at the ANDIS national disability agency. The upper chamber's approval came through a majority vote, with 66 out of 72 senators backing the majority of the appointments. However, the naming of Pablo Bertuzzi to a strategic bench faced more controversy, receiving a 44-23 vote, indicating a separate approval process for this particular case. Peronist caucus leader José Mayans, while supporting most of the judges, called for a distinct vote for Bertuzzi and criticized Milei's leadership in recent days. The Senate has now cleared about a third of the 203 judicial nominations submitted by Justice Minister Juan Bautista Mahiques. In the same session, lawmakers approved five international agreements, notably a free-trade deal with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), comprised of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. Additionally, the Senate backed an extradition treaty with Chile and a bill addressing debt issues among families. Finally, libertarian caucus chief Patricia Bullrich revealed plans to introduce political reform to the agenda next week.",
  "summary": "Upper chamber backs naming of Pablo Bertuzzi and Pablo Yadarola to key strategic benches, along with 67 judicial appointments in total. Leer más",
  "key_points": [
    "President Milei's administration wins Senate approval for 67 judicial appointments",
    "Controversial naming of Pablo Bertuzzi faces separate 44-23 vote",
    "Senate backs Mercosur-EFTA free-trade deal and extradition treaty with Chile"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Senate's approval of key judicial appointments and international agreements, including a free-trade deal with EFTA, marks a legislative victory for President Milei's administration, bolstering its influence and agenda.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}