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…
21 April 2025
Argentina has once again made international headlines after securing a new US$ 20 billion assistance package from the IMF. As part of the deal, the Milei Administration committed to allowing the Argentine peso to float between AR$1,000 and AR$1,400. The Central Bank can intervene in the currency market—using the IMF funds—if the FX rate moves…
1 April 2025
The local media have been widely reporting an imminent free trade agreement (“FTA”) between Mercosur (a customs union composed of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay) and the European Union. Nonetheless, details have been sketchy and inconsistent. Special thanks to Satine Berton, 2025 intern and current candidate for a law degree at L’École de Droit de…
29 November 2023
On November 19, Argentine voters elected Javier Milei President of the Argentine Republic. Milei, an outsider with little political experience, is known for his “liberal” (in the Milton Friedman sense of the word) economic stances and his passionate televised appearances. His zealous repudiation of Argentina’s history of government intervention in the economy and redistribution of…
31 October 2023
Companies and investors are increasingly taking environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into account as they make investment decisions. But worldwide, and especially in emerging markets like Argentina, such standards can only take hold with a serious focus on compliance. The Growing Influence of ESG Criteria Sustainable development is the idea that humanity’s future rests…
7 September 2023
A recent ruling by the Commercial Court of Appeals in the case of González v. Pinto1 has reverberated throughout the business world. The ruling holds that a debtor may cancel a dollar- denominated obligation by paying a like sum in Argentine pesos at the official exchange rate plus 30%. The decision is noteworthy because that…
17 August 2023
On August 13, Argentina held its open primary elections (Elecciones Primarias Abiertas Simultáneas y Obligatorias or “PASO”). While the ostensible goal of the PASO is to narrow intra-party competition, its accessibility to all voters often serves as straw poll on overall popularity and, therefore, general election outcomes. The Political Fallout 69% of eligible voters participated. …
8 August 2023
Know Before They Go The global tendency of remote working combined with Argentina’s current economic distress make the City of Buenos Aires a tempting destination for those who can live distant from their employer. Clients frequently consult us on remote work arrangements and we thought this primer would be a useful first step toward understanding…
