• In 144 vs. 109 vote, Milei passes first major legislative test

• Bill articles remain subject to modifications by lower house

Argentina’s lower house of congress approved President Javier Milei’s omnibus reform package Friday afternoon, passing the first test of his ability to govern with an opposition-controlled legislature.

In a 144-109 vote, lawmakers passed Milei’s first major piece of legislation after he made significant concessions. The bill could still be modified significantly, however, as its hundreds of articles are subjected to a round of individual votes next week following the so-called general vote.

With his party controlling less than 15% of the lower house, the libertarian economist counts on the support of the pro-business PRO party and two more moderate parties