Rosenkrantz is one of three supreme court justices Macri attempted to designate by decree without the Senate’s approval, which caused a national scandal and resistance from human rights groups and political opponents. Macri desisted and presented his nominations to the Senate, that confirmed Rosenkrantz with 58 votes in favor and 12 against.
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Argentine Educators Strike, Massive Protests Thursday
On Monday teachers in the Buenos Aires province announced they will start a three-day strike on Tuesday after salary negotiations between the government and teachers’ unions broke down last week.
‘Bread and Work’: Argentine Workers March Against Macri and IMF
Workers demand the approval of five laws and the reject the IMF US$50 billion deal with Argentina.
Argentina Workers on Third General Strike Against Macri’s Austerity
Argentine workers‘ unions and social movements protest President Macri’s economic policies and reject his government’s agreement with IMF.
Argentina: Hundreds Protest Against Government Deal With IMF
Scores of demonstrators gather outside the Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina Wednesday to protest President Mauricio Macri’s decision to request budgetary financing of US$30 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
US Military Enters Argentina Without Congressional Approval
Previously President Mauricio Macri signed a security and defense cooperation agreement that allows the installation of U.S. bases.