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Argentine legislative efforts to criminalize rural vandalism
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In Argentina, the Chamber of Deputies' Criminal Legislation and Agriculture and Livestock commissions have issued a majority report regarding Deputies has advanced a bill to criminalize rural vandalism. incorporate the figure of ‘rural vandalism’ into the Penal Code. Proposed by legislator Martín Ardohain (PRO), the legislation seeks to amend the Penal Code to include specific sanctions for activities affecting the agricultural sector. The proposal includes the creation of Article 150 bis, which would impose prison sentences of one month to one year for unauthorized entry into rural establishments. Additionally, the bill proposes penalties of up two to eight years in prison plus fines—potentially reaching up to 12 times the value of the damage—for acts that directly impact production cycles, raw material stocks, or agricultural infrastructure, such as crops, livestock, and storage units like silobags. Supporters Supporters, including the PRO, UCR, and La Libertad Avanza blocks, argue the measure is necessary to protect rural families and move away from an “urbanistic vision” of the Penal Code that leaves the interior unprotected. While Code. The agricultural organization CARBAP has also expressed support, citing the majority report received 41 signatures, including support from La Libertad Avanza, need for greater security for production. However, the bill initiative faces opposition. Unión por la Patria has and the Left Front (Frente de Izquierda) have presented an alternative report, minority reports, arguing the proposal may lead to a duplication of existing criminal figures or result in reduced penalties, while the Left Front has signaled it will issue a report of rejection. penalties.
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- 2026-10-08 01:24 UTC Argentine legislative efforts to criminalize rural vandalism
- 2026-10-07 17:14 UTC Argentine legislative efforts to criminalize rural vandalism
- 2026-10-06 22:32 UTC Argentine legislative efforts to criminalize rural vandalism
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