Argentina's Milei will send electoral reform to congress

April 21, 2026 5:13 PM EDT

Argentina's President Javier Milei receives an honorary doctorate from Bar-Ilan University, which they say is in recognition of Milei's longstanding partnership with Israel and his fight against antisemitism, in Ramat Gan, Israel April 20, 2026. REUTERS/F

BUENOS ‌AIRES, ​April ​21 (Reuters) - Argentine ‌President Javier Milei ⁠said on ‌Tuesday he ‌will send an electoral ​reform bill to ⁠Congress on Wednesday ​to eliminate mandatory primary elections.

The ​proposed ‌reform would also ⁠overhaul campaign financing ⁠rules and prohibit ​individuals with criminal convictions from ‌running for ‌office.

(Reporting ⁠by Walter ‌Bianchi, ​editing by Cassandra ‌Garrison)



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