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Regulatory changes for Argentine social and sports clubs

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2026-10-12 02:41 UTC → 2026-10-14 13:45 UTC · added ~~removed~~

In early September 2026, the Belgrano club proposed a comprehensive modernization of its Social Statute, marking the first major regulatory update in thirty years. The proposal sought to restructure government terms, increase the number of vice presidents, and simplify membership categories while lowering the minimum voting age to 16. Concurrently, the Legislature of the City of Buenos Aires advanced a bill to establish a Special Regime for the Adaptation and Regularization of neighborhood clubs. On September 15, the Legislature granted initial approval to the project with 53 affirmative votes. The initiative aims to facilitate the administrative, building, urban, and functional regularization of local sports and social institutions. Key provisions include a plan for progressive infrastructure improvements, the forgiveness of non-tax fines and interests related to missing documentation, and access to preferential credit lines through Banco Ciudad. The bill also introduces a ‘positive silence’ mechanism, granting institutions the benefits of the regime if authorities do not respond within 60 business days. By ~~October~~ mid-October 2026, the Legislature scheduled a public hearing for November 18 to further debate the bill. The hearing is set for 12:00 PM and will be held in a hybrid format, both in person at Perú 160 and via digital platforms. Registration for interested parties is scheduled to open on October 16. The discussions focus on assisting entities registered in the Single Registry of Sports Institutions (RUID) through simplified procedures and alternative documentation for background verification. While the plan includes the potential suspension of certain closures and sanctions, the Legislature clarified that these benefits will not apply to situations involving concrete risks to safety, health, or physical integrity.

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