16 July 2026
For eight decades, Argentina has been a symbol of trade union strength and emphatic protection of worker rights. Since the first Perón presidency in 1946, Argentina has largely pursued an industrial policy of domestic manufacturing, which has been tied to industry-wide trade unions and collective bargaining agreements. A legal framework developed during this trend to…
10 July 2026
The interim agreement between the European Union and Mercosur has been provisionally applied since 1 May 2026. While the agreement is best known for the significant tariff reductions it introduces, it goes far beyond customs duties alone. The text contains a wide range of provisions designed to facilitate trade and economic cooperation between the two…
18 June 2026
The Milei Administration has again signaled resolve to stimulate real estate investment. This time, the president has issued Executive Order 406/2026 to clarify recent congressional amendments to the National Income Tax Law applicable to the lease, sale, and disposition of real property. Most importantly, the executive order resets income tax exemptions legislated under Law No….
11 May 2026
The EU Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) entered into force on August 1, 2024, establishing a common European regulatory and legal framework for AI. On August 2, 2026, the bulk of obligations for AI systems will come into effect—making this a critical date for corporate compliance. For the entire digital industry and international companies…
6 May 2026
Earlier last month, the Argentina Congress passed Law No. 27.804 to amend Argentina’s 2010 Glacier Protection Law.[1] The bill followed an extended legislative debate and a public hearing process. Backed by President Javier Milei and governors of mineral rich provinces, like San Juan, Mendoza, Catamarca, Jujuy and Salta,[2] the new law alters the standard of…
29 April 2026
After months of twists and turns, the Interim Trade Agreement between Mercosur and the European Union (EU) (the “Trade Agreement”) has been “provisionally” confirmed and will take effect May 1, 2026. As we discussed in a previous article, the trade agreement between the two trading blocs continues to face political obstacles, and its long-term application remains…
12 March 2026
On Friday, March 6, the Argentine Congress enacted the Labor Modernization Law, confirming nearly all of the terms we had predicted in last month’s publication and making us look marvelously prescient. You can find that publication here. While the Modernization Law will reduce certain employer costs and increase scheduling flexibility, it does not structurally alter Argentine…
19 February 2026
On February 5, 2026, Argentina and the United States signed a major trade and investment agreement, representing one of Argentina’s most significant bilateral trade deals in recent years. The Agreement, which now awaits Argentine Congressional approval, represents a substantial shift in Argentina’s trade policy toward closer economic integration with the United States. We examine the…
18 February 2026
After more than 25 years of negotiations, the historic trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur remains elusive. While leaders of both blocs recently met to sign the agreement, the final step—internal ratification—is proving more complex than expected in the EU. In the face of this uncertainty, Argentina is poised to approve the deal….
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…
