4 February 2026
In December 2025, the Milei Administration tendered to the Argentine Congress the Ley de Modernización Laboral (the “Labor Modernization Bill” or the “Bill”). True to its title, the Bill endeavors to modernize the 1974 Employment Contract Act, which has been the statutory backbone to Argentina’s employment laws for over five decades. Congress will begin its…
26 January 2026
OpenAI made headlines in October 2025 with news that it plans to build a major AI data center in Argentine Patagonia. With a capacity of up to 500 megawatts and a price tag that could reach USD 25 billion, it would be one of the largest data centers in Latin America and significantly increase Argentina’s…
26 November 2025
The Milei administrations recent electoral success is leaving many to predict a major reform in Argentina’s labor laws. But whether ruling by decree or achieving legislative support, President Milei’s ambitions must still confront the resistance of the Argentine labor courts. It will not be the first time. Background: The Ley de Bases and Its Objectives…
26 November 2025
Corporate hostage-taking in Argentina is more common than you might think. It’s a story we’ve seen far too often with foreign investors in Argentina. To set up a local company, a client making its first landing in Argentina engages a local firm (often accountants or civil law notaries, but sometimes attorneys) or asks a local…
13 November 2025
Following months of speculation, the governments of the United States and Argentina have announced a bilateral trade agreement. While the final text of the agreement is yet to be released, a “framework” was revealed on Thursday, November 13th, and raises as many questions as it answers—especially on the U.S. commitments under the deal. The final…
1 October 2025
Thinking about buying a residential or rural property in Argentina? With flattened prices and a slowly rebounding market, foreign buyers are increasingly interested in acquiring quality properties at prices far below those of other major world cities. But investing here comes with specific rules, paperwork, and financial considerations that every foreign buyer should know. This…
1 October 2025
Through the largest highway concession in decades, the Milei Administration seeks to modernize Argentina’s infrastructure and attract private investment across more than 9,000 kilometers of Argentine roadways. Spanning fourteen provinces and including the country’s busiest traffic corridors, the program represents a key element of the current government’s privatization plan. The Concession Process The administration has…
1 October 2025
The new measure allows foreigners to apply for Argentine citizenship without prior residence in exchange for making strategic investments in the country. It sends a clear signal of Argentina’s commitment to attracting foreign capital and boosting the economy. Through the new Decree 524/2025, published in the Official Gazette, the Milei Administration has implemented a new regulatory…
9 July 2025
The Legal System The Argentine Republic consists of 23 provinces and a federal capital, the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. The Argentine Constitution divides the federal government into executive, legislative, and judicial branches. While the federal constitutional system is similar to other modern republics like the United States, the Argentine legal system claims its heritage…
23 June 2025
The Land Law, passed in 2011, limited the acquisition of rural land by foreigners with the aim of protecting national sovereignty. Its repeal by the Javier Milei administration reignited a central debate: Do these restrictions defend national interests or hinder the country’s economic development? This article reviews the law’s origins, its current status, and should…
