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Argentina implements new juvenile criminal law

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Latest: Argentina implements new juvenile criminal regime for ages 14-18

Argentina’s new juvenile penal regime, established by Law 27.801 and regulated by Decree 875/2026, officially entered into force on September 5, 2026. The reform lowers the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14, a