Catamarca provincial human rights reforms

In late July 2026 the Catamarca provincial Chamber of Deputies gave a medium sanction to a bill creating a public register of persons convicted of sexual crimes. The measure, promoted by deputies Natalia Saseta and Exequiel Moreno, would require applicants for positions involving minors to present a certificate confirming no such convictions. The proposal moved to the next legislative stage after the chamber’s approval.

A few days later, on 2 August 2026, the provincial government signed an inter‑institutional cooperation agreement to establish a Local Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture (MLPT). Governor Raúl Jalil and other officials outlined a framework to coordinate actions against torture and other cruel treatment, aligning with the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Argentina’s human‑rights commitments. The agreement includes drafting a provincial adaptation plan, information exchange, staff training and seeks legislative backing through a forthcoming law. Together, these steps illustrate Catamarca’s recent push to strengthen protective mechanisms for vulnerable groups and to comply with national and international human‑rights standards.