The Senate of Argentina rejected two nominees for the Supreme Court proposed by President Javier Milei, in a setback for the libertarian leader, who accused the lawmakers of politicizing the vote.
The president’s February decree to appoint the current federal judge Ariel Lijo and academic Manuel Garcia-Mansilla was questioned by jurists, political opponents, rights groups and a broad spectrum of Argentine politics, about procedural concerns and issues about nominee qualifications.
“You cannot name judges by decree … We will not accept this at all,” said opposition senator Jose Mayans.
The Senate, which has the power to oppose the appointment of judges by decree, rejected the appointment of Garcia-Mansilla for a 51 to 20 vote and Lijo’s by 43 votes against 27 (and an abstention). Some conservative legislators joined the opposition to reject the nominations.
In a statement after the vote, Milei’s office condemned the result and accused the Senate of working only “to obstruct the future of the Argentine nation.”
“It is evident that the politicization of the judiciary represents a threat to democracy,” said the office of the Argentine president.
This content was originally published in Argentina Senate rejects Milei’s nominations for Supreme Court on CNN Brazil.
Source: CNN Brasil
Bruce Belcher is a seasoned author with over 5 years of experience in world news. He writes for online news websites and provides in-depth analysis on the world stock market. Bruce is known for his insightful perspectives and commitment to keeping the public informed.
