# Argentine cooperative movement milestones

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-cooperative-movement-milestones
> Updated: 2026-08-26T03:00:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Argentina has observed significant milestones related to its cooperative movement. On the International Day of Cooperatives, themed ‘Cooperatives for a world in peace’, various organizations held events to honor the movement. In Entre Ríos, the Chamber of Deputies recognized six local cooperatives for their regional development contributions, while Banco Credicoop held nationwide events to promote solidarity and participatory democracy.

Additionally, the country marked the centenary of Law 11.388. This landmark legislation officially recognized the unique legal nature of cooperatives, granting the non-profit sector autonomy from the Commercial Code and allowing entities to focus on member needs rather than profit maximization. The historical significance of this framework was noted alongside the 1973 military decree that had previously repealed the law, forcing cooperatives to operate under commercial regulations.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Argentina commemorates centenary of Law 11.388 for cooperatives

Argentina commemorates 100 years of Law 11.388, which established the legal autonomy of cooperatives, separating them from commercial law before being repealed by a 1973 military decree.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-commemorates-centenary-of-law-11388-for-cooperatives

### 2026-08-12: Argentina marks International Day of Cooperatives

Argentina marked the International Day of Cooperatives with honors for Entre Ríos cooperatives and a nationwide event by Banco Credicoop promoting social economy and solidarity.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-marks-international-day-of-cooperatives

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