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

The national senator for La Rioja from La Libertad Avanza, Juan Carlos Pagotto, was found dead this Tuesday inside his home, located in the provincial capital. The legislator was 74 years old and had taken his seat in the Senate in December 2023.

The news caused shock in the political sphere of La Rioja and in the National Congress. For now, the circumstances of the death have not been officially reported, and authorities are working to determine what happened.

Who was Juan Carlos Pagotto

Pagotto represented La Rioja in the National Senate for La Libertad Avanza and was set to serve until December 2029. In addition to his legislative activity, the leader was a lawyer and had an extensive professional and political career in the province.

Within the Upper House, Pagotto chaired the Commission on Justice and Criminal Affairs and had also held the presidency of the Bicameral Permanent Commission on Legislative Procedure, an agency responsible for analyzing the decrees of necessity and urgency from the Executive Power.

Investigating the circumstances of his death

The senator was found dead on Tuesday morning in his home. According to local media, family members alerted authorities after finding him at the residence, while forensic doctors and judicial authorities are working at the scene.

So far, there is no official information to establish the cause of death, so the results of the corresponding proceedings are awaited.

The investigation is in the hands of the judicial and police authorities of La Rioja, who will need to determine the circumstances surrounding the legislator's death.

Shock in La Libertad Avanza

Pagotto's death represents a loss for La Libertad Avanza and for the National Senate, where he had held a seat representing La Rioja since 2023.

The senator had recently participated in parliamentary activities, and legislative records show his involvement in debates and votes during 2026.

The investigation continues, and new official details about the circumstances of the death are expected.