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Argentina Supreme Court upholds repeal of Land Law
The Argentine Supreme Court has sparked widespread protests and legal controversy following its decision to uphold the repeal of the Rural Land Law via Article 154 of DNU 70/2023. This decree, promoted by President Javier Milei, removes previous restrictions that limited foreign ownership of rural land to 15% of the national territory.
In response to the ruling, various political, labor, and social organizations, including the CTA and the Frente de Izquierda, held demonstrations in Buenos Aires and other regions to protest the potential 'foreignization' of Argentine territory. Protesters argued that the decision threatens national sovereignty and natural resources.
Due to a lack of unanimity among its members, the Supreme Court has called for two associate judges, Diego Barroetaveña and Juan Ignacio Pérez Curci, to participate in a new debate regarding a lawsuit filed by the environmental group Árbol de Pie. This group challenges the constitutionality of the decree based on environmental protection rights. While the Court previously dismissed a challenge by the Malvinas Veterans Center (CECIM) on procedural grounds, it clarified that the fundamental constitutionality of the land regime remains unresolved and subject to future legal challenges.
Entities
Argentina · CECIM La Plata · CTA · Carlos Rosenkrantz · Central de Trabajadores de Argentina · Central de Trabajadores de la Argentina · Central Única de Trabajadores (CTA) · Centro de Excombatientes Islas Malvinas (CECIM) · Centro de Excombatientes Islas Malvinas La Plata · Chamber of Deputies · Concepción del Uruguay · Corte Suprema de Justicia de la Nación
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- [DISPUTED] The Supreme Court revoked a ruling from the La Plata Federal Chamber that had declared article 154 of DNU 70/2023 unconstitutional. www.politicargentina.com · desdelasbases.com.ar · www.carlospazvivo.com · lajornadaweb.com.ar · santotomealdia.com.ar · +21 more
- [● 20 SOURCES] The Court dismissed the lawsuit because the ex-combatants lacked specific legal standing. www.diarioellibertador.com.ar · www.politicargentina.com · economis.com.ar · desdelasbases.com.ar · lapostacomodorense.com.ar · +13 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Judge Enrique Alonso Regueira denied an injunction requested by Miguel Ángel Pichetto and Nicolás Massot to suspend the repeal of the Land Law. www.lanoticia1.com · www.perfil.com · newsonline.com.ar · prensasantiago.com.ar
- [● 5 SOURCES] The previous Land Law limited foreign ownership of rural land to 15% of the national territory. www.politicargentina.com · lapostacomodorense.com.ar · laranchada.com.ar · www.carlospazvivo.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Opposition members in the Chamber of Deputies have requested a special session to repeal DNU 70/2023. diarioelcentinela.com · cadenadelosandesfm.com.ar · santotomealdia.com.ar · elsubmarinojujuy.com.ar · www.dataclave.com.ar · +1 more
- [● 19 SOURCES] Article 154 of DNU 70/2023 repealed the Land Law (No. 26.737). diarioelcentinela.com · www.politicargentina.com · lapostacomodorense.com.ar · santotomealdia.com.ar · cvinoticias.com · +12 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Catholic Church organizations, including Pastoral Social, Endepa, and Cáritas, warned of risks regarding unlimited land sales to foreign entities. www.politicargentina.com · www.centraldenoticiasmadariaga.com · catamarcadigital.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Federación Agraria Argentina is evaluating filing a lawsuit to defend the Rural Land Law. economis.com.ar · www.centraldenoticiasmadariaga.com · catamarcadigital.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Diego Barroetaveña and Juan Ignacio Pérez Curci have been designated as the associate judges. satelitenoticias.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] DNU 70/23 repealed the previous Land Law. satelitenoticias.com · www.chacabuconoticias.com.ar · hoydia.com.ar
- [DISPUTED] The Court has decided to activate a case involving a challenge to Article 154 of DNU 70/23. satelitenoticias.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Supreme Court stated that the decision regarding CECIM was a procedural matter and did not define the constitutionality of the land laws. satelitenoticias.com · frenteacano.com.ar · www.cadenaoh.com.ar