# Argentine land ownership law disputes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-land-ownership-law-disputes
> Updated: 2026-10-04T23:26:36.000Z. Sources: 59. Developments: 2.

The Argentine Supreme Court has upheld the repeal of the Rural Land Law through Article 154 of Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU) 70/2023. This decision, part of President Javier Milei’s administration, maintains the removal of previous restrictions that limited foreign entities to owning no more than 15 percent of total rural land.

In a controversial move, the Court dismissed a legal challenge brought by the Malvinas Islands Ex-Combatants Center (CECIM) due to a lack of legal standing. This dismissal has sparked widespread protests across the country. To address ongoing disputes, the Court has summoned two additional judges, Diego Barroetaveña and Juan Ignacio Pérez Curci, to deliberate on a separate lawsuit filed by the environmental NGO Árbol de Pie, which contends that the repeal violates constitutional environmental protections.

Social and political tensions continue to escalate. Labor unions such as the CTA and the Left Front, along with human rights organizations, have organized marches toward the Palace of Justice in Buenos Aires to denounce the “extranjerización” (foreignization) of national territory. In Misiones, officials have expressed concerns regarding the impact on border security and natural resources, supporting legal actions to protect provincial interests.

Concurrently, opposition lawmakers in the Chamber of Deputies are attempting to secure a special session to repeal DNU 70/2023 in its entirety, though they currently face difficulties in obtaining the required quorum. Government spokesperson Adrián Ravier has defended the decree, arguing that foreign investment in rural lands is essential for economic production and does not compromise national sovereignty. The Court has clarified that the fundamental constitutionality of the land regime remains unresolved and subject to future legal challenges.

## Claims

- The Supreme Court revoked a ruling from the La Plata Federal Chamber that had declared article 154 of DNU 70/2023 unconstitutional. (disputed by 30 sources)
- The Court has decided to activate a case involving a challenge to Article 154 of DNU 70/23. (disputed)
- The Court dismissed the lawsuit because the ex-combatants lacked specific legal standing. (corroborated by 20 sources)
- Article 154 of DNU 70/2023 repealed the Land Law (No. 26.737). (corroborated by 19 sources)
- Opposition members in the Chamber of Deputies have requested a special session to repeal DNU 70/2023. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The previous Land Law limited foreign ownership of rural land to 15% of the national territory. (corroborated by 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. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Catholic Church organizations, including Pastoral Social, Endepa, and Cáritas, warned of risks regarding unlimited land sales to foreign entities. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The Supreme Court decided to appoint two associate judges due to a lack of consensus among its members. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The Federación Agraria Argentina is evaluating filing a lawsuit to defend the Rural Land Law. (corroborated by 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. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Diego Barroetaveña and Juan Ignacio Pérez Curci have been designated as the associate judges. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: Argentina Supreme Court upholds repeal of Land Law

Argentina's Supreme Court has upheld the repeal of the Land Law via DNU 70/2023, removing limits on foreign rural land ownership. This has triggered national protests and new legal challenges.

54 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentine-organizations-protest-supreme-court-ruling-on-land-laws

### 2026-10-02: Misiones Governor challenges Land Law after Supreme Court ruling

Misiones Governor Hugo Passalacqua is pursuing legal action to block the acquisition of rural lands by foreigners after a Supreme Court ruling enabled the deregulation of land ownership via DNU 70/2023.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/misiones-seeks-legal-action-to-protect-land-rights-after-supreme-court-ruling

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