The recent ruling of the Supreme Court of Justice has marked a milestone in the country’s politics, by declaring unconstitutional the indefinite reelection in the province of Formosa. This decision puts an end to the possibility that Gildo Insfranwho has been governor of Formosa since 1995, may run for office again.
Gildo Insfranan emblematic figure of Peronism, has governed the province for almost three decades, consolidating a power that is now interrupted by this historic ruling. The Supreme Court of Justice, in a unanimous ruling, declared unconstitutional article 132 of the Constitution of Formosa, which allowed the indefinite re-election of the governor.
Judges Horacio Rosatti, Carlos Rosenkrantz, Juan Carlos Maqueda and Ricardo Lorenzetti agreed that unlimited reelection dilutes the separation of powers and violates the democratic principle.
This ruling came in response to an amparo action filed by the Frente Amplio Formoseño Confederation, which argued that the indefinite reelection violated article 5 of the National Constitution and article 23 of the American Convention on Human Rights.
Gildo Insfrán, who has been a dominant figure in Formosa politics, now faces an uncertain future. Insfran He has been re-elected on multiple occasions, consolidating his power through a political system characterized by clientelism and control of public employment.
His leadership has been the subject of criticism for years, but he has also maintained strong support at the polls, reaching 70% of the vote in his last election. The Supreme Court ruling has generated various reactions in the political and social sphere.
End of an era
While some celebrate the decision as a step towards democratization and alternation in power, others criticize judicial intervention in provincial matters. The Attorney General of the Nation, Eduardo Casal, had already ruled that perpetuation in power erodes democracy, arguing that multiple successive re-elections conspire against the very purpose of the Rule of Law.
Given the ruling of the Court, Gildo Insfran He has not sat idly by. Anticipating the decision of the highest court, the Formosa Legislature approved a bill in October to reform the provincial Constitution. This reform would allow re-election for two consecutive terms, starting in 2027, which would enable Insfrán to compete again in 2027 and 2031. This maneuver seeks to avoid the impact of the Court’s ruling and perpetuate Insfrán’s leadership in the province.
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