National deputies elected in the October midterms were sworn in on Wednesday, bringing about a shift in the lower house power balance. Ruling party La Libertad Avanza (LLA) became the largest chamber bloc after several deputies from other blocs decided to join their ranks. 

The 127 deputies-elect formally took their seats in a ceremony that started around 1 p.m., while outgoing lawmakers said their farewells.

The recent moves between blocs mean LLA has increased its total number of seats from 87 to 95. While no single party has a majority, LLA is now the largest minority, giving it enough seats to block impeachment requests and uphold presidential decrees.

The Peronist opposition, meanwhile, is bleeding members. The most recent departure........

© Buenos Aires Herald