# Argentine judicial enforcement of child support debt

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-judicial-enforcement-of-child-support-debt
> Updated: 2026-09-14T21:45:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

A court in El Bolsón, Río Negro, has ordered the suspension of digital streaming services for a father owing nearly $4 million in child support. The ruling affects platforms such as Netflix, Spotify, Disney+, Prime Video, YouTube, and Max.

Judge Paola Bernardini cited Article 553 of the Civil and Commercial Code, noting that these measures aim to “dissuade non-compliance and ensure the fulfillment of food obligations rather than to serve as a punishment.” In addition to digital restrictions, the court has suspended the individual’s driver’s license and prohibited its renewal until the debt is settled. Authorities are also investigating potential assets in the provinces of Río Negro and Neuquén for possible seizure, following an existing lien placed on the individual’s vehicle.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: El Bolsón court suspends streaming services over child support debt

A court in El Bolsón, Argentina, has suspended a man's access to streaming services like Netflix and Spotify and revoked his driver's license due to an unpaid child support debt of nearly $4 million.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/el-bolsn-court-suspends-streaming-services-over-child-support-debt

### 2026-08-31: Éver Banega banned from leaving Argentina over unpaid child support

Argentine footballer Éver Banega has been banned from leaving the country by a court due to failure to pay approximately 3,000 USD in monthly child support for his 20-year-old son.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ver-banega-banned-from-leaving-argentina-over-unpaid-child-support

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