Shock in La Rioja: national senator of LLA Juan Carlos Pagotto found dead

The national senator for La Rioja Juan Carlos Pagotto, 74 years old, died this Tuesday of natural causes at his home in the provincial capital, where he was found dead during the day.

The legislator from La Libertad Avanza had been a member of the Upper House since December 2023, when he took his seat representing La Rioja. His death caused shock in the provincial political sphere and in the National Congress.

The career of Juan Carlos Pagotto

Pagotto was a lawyer and had an extensive professional career in La Rioja. Since his arrival in the Senate, he represented the province within the La Libertad Avanza bloc and actively participated in the legislative agenda promoted by the National Government.

During his time in the Upper House, he chaired the Justice and Criminal Affairs Committee and also led the Permanent Bicameral Legislative Procedure Committee.

His term as a national senator was set to last until December 2029.

Shock in La Libertad Avanza

The news of his death caused sorrow among leaders of La Libertad Avanza and legislators in Congress, who highlighted his career and parliamentary work.

Pagotto had maintained legislative activity in recent months and continued to serve his seat representing La Rioja.

The senator died at 74 years old of natural causes, with no indications of violent circumstances or other factors related to his death.