$300M pension bill spurs heated Senate debate

$300M pension bill spurs heated Senate debate

Ongoing tension in the Senate over political alliances and the Legislature's control of the purse strings spilled over Thursday evening, spiraling into accusations of lawmakers abdicating their power over state money.

This Tuesday, the Senate began the debate on the veto to appoint Mario Layera as the new director of State Strategic Intelligence, proposed by the government of Yamandú Orsi. The nomination has generated controversy, with the Broad Front supporting Layera’s candidacy, while the National Party announced its vote against it. Senator Daniel Caggiani presented the proposal, highlighting Layera’s prominent resume as a police officer and his link with…