SITUATION REPORT
Argentina: Senators Leave Government Alliance, Form New Bloc
What Happened: Four Argentine senators announced on Feb. 22 that they were leaving the ruling Everybody's Front (Frente de Todos) coalition to form a new bloc called Federal Unity, the Buenos Aires Times reported Feb. 23. The senators said they were leaving the government's alliance because the country's social, economic and political situation has created new demands.
Why It Matters: The senators' departure leaves the government coalition aligned with President Alberto Fernandez and Vice President Cristina Kirchner with only 31 seats in the 72-seat Senate. This will make it harder for the government to achieve the 37 seats for a quorum necessary for the Senate to deliberate. As the defections come months ahead of Argentina's October general elections, they could also decrease voter confidence in Everybody's Front.
Background: Vice President Kirchner was found guilty of fraud and banned from holding office in December 2022, in another recent blow to the Everybody's Front coalition.
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