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Argentina implements new juvenile criminal law

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

Argentina’s new juvenile penal regime, established by Law 27.801, officially entered into force on September 5, 2026. The reform lowers the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14, allowing adolescents aged 14 to 18

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