Argentine National Congress
The
Congress of the Argentine Nation (
Spanish:
Congreso de la Nación Argentina) is the
legislative branch of the government of
Argentina.
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National Congress building |
Argentina's parliament is
bicameral. It is made up of the 72-seat
Argentine Senate and the 257-seat
Argentine Chamber of Deputies.
The construction of the building started in 1898 during
Bartolomé Mitre's mandate, and in 1906 it was precariously opened, to be later finished by
Julio Dormal years later.As time went by, the building proved too small for its purpose, and in 1974 the construction of the
Edificio Anexo, which now holds the deputies' offices, was started.
In front of the building lies the Square of the Two Congresses (Spanish:
Plaza de los Dos Congresos) which is a popular site for sightseeing, as well as a preferred location for protestors and those who want to voice their opinion about congress.
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List of current Argentine Senators*
List of current Argentine Deputies
