The constitutional reform proposed for the province of Santa Fe that promotes the governor Maximiliano Pullarohe raises Modifications in 43 articles from the current Magna Cartawith the objective of updating the regulatory framework, institutionalizing advances in security and transparency, and eliminating political privileges. Next, the central axes of this reform are analyzed.
1. limit to indefinite reelections
One of the most significant changes is the elimination of indefinite re -election for all public office, with the exception of the governor and vice -governor, who already have a single possibility of re -election. The initiative seeks to establish an eight -year limit in the exercise of any elective office, guaranteeing greater alternation in power and avoiding the perpetuation of leaders in their functions.
2. Compulsory residence in the province
The reform also requires that provincial legislators have effective residence in Santa Fe. At present, there are leaders who represent the province without living in it, which generates a disconnection with local problems. This measure seeks to ensure that those who legislate in Santa Fe understand firsthand the reality of the territory.
3. Fiscal balance as a constitutional principle
The new constitutional text would incorporate the obligation of fiscal balance, ensuring that the province does not spend more than it enters. This principle seeks to strengthen economic stability and avoid chronic deficits that compromise the development of Santa Fe. The inclusion of this norm in the Constitution would imply that any government is obliged to manage with financial responsibility.
4. Elimination of political privileges and privileges
Currently, the fueros protect officials and legislators from being judicially prosecuted while exercising their position. The reform proposes to eliminate this immunity, allowing all citizens to be the same before the law and that public officials can be investigated without restrictions.
5. Security, drug trafficking and judicial reform
The provincial government seeks to consolidate the advances achieved in security, especially in the fight against drug trafficking and organized crime. In less than a year, policies have been implemented that have reduced violence in Rosario and other locations, including a greater police deployment, hardening of prison conditions and the elimination of the “rotating door” in justice. To strengthen these changes, it is proposed to incorporate these measures into the Constitution, preventing setbacks in future efforts.
In addition, a reform in the judicial structure is promoted. Currently, the Legislature is responsible for judging prosecutors and magistrates. The proposal states that this function is assumed by an independent prosecution court, guaranteeing greater impartiality and avoiding conflicts of interest.
6. Transparency and efficiency in public management
Another key axis is the institutionalization of control and transparency mechanisms in public administration. The province has implemented in recent years stricter processes in purchases, competitions and fund management. This scheme has allowed historical investments in infrastructure with its own resources, which seeks to translate in the Constitution to guarantee its continuity. The central idea is that the efficiency in spending and honesty in the administration are guiding principles of the Santa Fe state.
7. Incorporation of the “Clean Card”
Since 2022, Santa Fe has a regulation that prevents people convicted of serious crimes, such as corruption and drug trafficking, to apply for public office. The reform aims to give constitutional rank to this norm, ensuring its permanence and strengthening transparency in provincial policy.
Conclusion
The constitutional reform of Santa Fe points to an integral update of the current legal framework, with emphasis on institutional modernization, the strengthening of transparency, the limitation of political privileges and the consolidation of security and fiscal balance policies. The call to a Constituent Assembly in April 2026 will mark the beginning of the formal debate on these changes, with a potentially significant impact on the political and administrative future of the province.
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