Argentina Senate: Kirchnerism regains senator, ties ruling bloc in Magistracy Council election

Senator Fernando Rejal rejoined the Justicialist (Kirchnerist) bench, giving it 22 senators and making it the first minority, tied with the ruling party's 21. Both blocs will request two seats each in the Council of the Magistracy, which selects judges; Vice President Victoria Villarruel will cast the deciding vote. This shift alters the balance of power in judicial appointments, potentially favoring Kirchnerism if Villarruel's vote aligns with the ruling party.

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