Three Deputies Exit La Libertad Avanza After Pension Vote Argentina

In Argentina, President Javier Milei's La Libertad Avanza (LLA) party faced significant challenges as Congress voted to uphold the veto on pension improvements but overturned the veto on a state of emergency bill for disabled assistance. This latter vote, along with corruption allegations tied to the Andis agency director, provoked defections from the LLA caucus, reducing its numbers and highlighting political tensions. Meanwhile, a federal judge ordered the arrests of executives from HLB Pharma over contaminated fentanyl linked to nearly 100 deaths, based on forensic evidence. President Milei criticized Congress for being dominated by Kirchnerism, reflecting deeper political divisions. These events underscore ongoing struggles over social policy, corruption, and public health in Argentina. Other articles unrelated to this central political and public health topic were omitted from the summary.