Overview

• The Buenos Aires provincial legislature has officially suspended the PASO primary elections for 2025, with the final vote passed by the Chamber of Deputies on April 28.
• Elections for provincial offices will now take place on September 7, while national legislative elections are scheduled for October 26.
• The suspension, proposed by Governor Axel Kicillof, received broad support from Peronists, UCR, PRO, and libertarians, but faced opposition from the left and some allies of Sergio Massa.
• The legislative debate resumed after delays caused by tributes to the late Pope Francis, highlighting the institutional significance of his passing in Argentina.
• The electoral commission, led by Hilda Kogan, is advocating for extended deadlines to address logistical challenges, proposing 50 days for candidate registration and 30 days for ballot submissions.