Argentina changes migration rules to allow expulsions over anti-national hate speech

Key points

• A decree amending Argentina’s Migration Law permits authorities to expel foreign nationals who promote hatred against Argentina or its national symbols.
• The measure also allows officials to deny entry to foreigners accused of similar spoken or written conduct.
• President Javier Milei’s office said political, ideological and academic criticism remains protected as freedom of expression.
• The government cited recent hostility toward Argentina and Argentinians but gave no specific examples; the change follows criticism after the World Cup and tensions with Brazil.