{
  "id": 982316,
  "title": "Argentina’s Supreme Court Sets Firmer Limits on Rule by Decree",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/argentinas-supreme-court-sets-firmer-limits-on-rule-by-decree",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T07:17:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Rio Times",
    "slug": "the-rio-times",
    "url": "https://www.riotimesonline.com/argentinas-supreme-court-sets-firmer-limits-on-rule-by-decree/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 14, 2026, Argentina's Supreme Court set firmer limits on the use of rule-making decrees by the presidency. The court issued a narrow ruling that struck down one article of decree 274/2019, which had been signed by previous President Mauricio Macri. This decree altered which federal courts would handle specific penalty reviews. The judges emphasized that a president does not have the authority to alter these court jurisdiction rules through decree. The case centered around a minor fine of around 700,000 pesos (approximately US$470) imposed on Cencosud, a telecommunications company. The court further clarified that the decree lacked any justification for its emergency status, as no explanation was provided for why the change was deemed urgent. This decision is significant because President Javier Milei has extensively used emergency decrees, known locally as DNUs, due to his lack of a majority in Congress. The ruling signals that such decrees are exceptional and not a shortcut for regular lawmaking. While the specific decree used in this case was not cancelled, the court's reasoning applies equally to all presidents. Milei's most notable decree, number 70/2023, which altered numerous laws simultaneously, remains largely in effect, although some chapters have been suspended due to lack of concrete cases. This ruling is part of a broader trend of judicial caution, with lower courts already blocking parts of Milei's decrees, including labor rules and migration measures. The Supreme Court's decision sets a higher bar for the president's decree powers, leaving open the question of how Milei will govern in the future.",
  "summary": "Argentina's top court voided one article of a 2019 emergency decree, reaffirming that only Congress can set court jurisdiction and signaling tighter review of Milei's decrees. The post Argentina’s Supreme Court Sets Firmer Limits on Rule by Decree appeared first on The Rio Times .",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": "The Supreme Court's ruling sets a higher bar for presidential decree powers, signaling that such decrees are exceptional and not a shortcut for regular lawmaking, potentially limiting President Milei's governing approach.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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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."
}