Argentina bans entry, expels foreigners for 'hate messages' against country

In late July 2026, Argentina's government under President Javier Milei issued an emergency decree modifying the country's migration law. The new rule allows authorities to bar entry and expel foreigners who express 'hate messages' or 'acts of hostility' against Argentina or its people. Officials said the measure responds to an increase in such messages and acts.

The decree has drawn attention because Argentina's ambassador admitted that the government made a 'generous interpretation' of the law to expand its application. Critics have questioned the legal basis and potential impact on free speech, though the government defends the move as protecting national dignity.