Argentina Cracks Down on Immigration
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Argentina's President Javier Milei issued a decree tightening immigration restrictions, mirroring policies of the Trump administration. The decree requires longer residency or significant investment for citizenship, mandates proof of income and clean criminal records for permanent residency, and facilitates deportation for those entering illegally or committing minor crimes. Foreigners will now be charged for public healthcare and education. The government claims this addresses 'chaos and abuse' and ensures the sustainability of public services, while critics fear it undermines Argentina's tradition of openness to immigrants.
Argentina's President Javier Milei issued a decree tightening immigration restrictions, mirroring policies of the Trump administration. The decree requires longer residency or significant investment for citizenship, mandates proof of income and clean criminal records for permanent residency, and facilitates deportation for those entering illegally or committing minor crimes. Foreigners will now be charged for public healthcare and education. The government claims this addresses 'chaos and abuse' and ensures the sustainability of public services, while critics fear it undermines Argentina's tradition of openness to immigrants.
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