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Technology, surveillance, and intelligence reforms in AR
Overview
In Argentina, reports indicate the government has spent at least US$ 1.2 million on surveillance technologies between 2024 and 2025. Amnesty International alleges that the administration of President Javier Milei is expanding a “techno-authoritarian infrastructure of social control” through the acquisition of facial recognition software, social media monitoring tools, and aerial drones. Technological integration continues across various provinces. In Chubut, police have integrated thermal drones equipped with artificial intelligence and night vision for crime prevention and rural patrols. Malvinas Argentinas has introduced advanced drones for aerial surveillance, while Clodomira launched a mobile alert application to connect residents with monitoring centers. Administrative modernization is also expanding, including Civil Registry updates in Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña and neighborhood outreach for the Community Alarm System in General Alvear. Other local developments include LED lighting and camera installations in Perico and new risk management infrastructure in La Plata. Regarding institutional reforms, the government has approved Decree 1021/2026 to restructure the State Intelligence Secretariat (SIDE). Set to take effect on January 1, 2027, the reform establishes the ‘Cuerpo de Inteligencia de la Nación’ and a formal career path based on merit, technical training, and performance evaluations. The new statute introduces an open entry process through the National Intelligence School and establishes three distinct personnel cadres. To support these changes, the 2027 budget proposal projects $181,472 million for the agency. Intelligence Secretary Cristian Auguadra stated the reform aims to create a professional body that “serves the national interest and transcends political cycles.” Implementation of these reforms has progressed with a focus on the Escuela Nacional de Inteligencia (ENI). The agency is transitioning to a system where future agents enter through public competitions involving written and oral evaluations. Under the new framework, successful candidates must complete a Basic Entry Course.
Entities
Javier Milei · Escuela Nacional de Inteligencia · Argentina · Cristian Auguadra · Amnesty International
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 11 SOURCES] The government created a new statute for SIDE personnel via presidential decree.
- [● 8 SOURCES] The new statute will take effect on January 1, 2027.
- [● 5 SOURCES] The reform includes the creation of the Intelligence Corps of the Nation.
- [● 5 SOURCES] New personnel will enter through annual calls for the National Intelligence School's Basic Entry Course.
- [● 5 SOURCES] The new statute was formalized via Decree 1021/2026.
- [● 4 SOURCES] A transition regime will be established to recognize the service years and training of current agents.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Argentinian government is building a techno-authoritarian infrastructure of social control through AI surveillance.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Argentinian Ministry of National Security acquired surveillance technologies worth at least $1.2 million between 2024 and 2025.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Surveillance expansion has occurred without sufficient democratic oversight or human rights safeguards.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 2027 budget proposal for SIDE is $181,472 million.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Personnel will be divided into three cadres (A, B, and C) based on their level of education.
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 4 sourcesSIDE implements reforms to Argentina's intelligence training system
Argentina's SIDE is reforming its National Intelligence System, introducing merit-based recruitment and restructuring the Escuela Nacional de Inteligencia (ENI) to professionalize agent training.
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[POLITICS] 19 sourcesArgentina reforms SIDE intelligence agency with new professional statute
Argentina has approved a new statute for the SIDE intelligence agency, creating a professional career path and the Intelligence Corps of the Nation, effective January 1, 2027.
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[POLITICS] 20 sourcesArgentina implements new security and administrative technologies
Argentine regions are deploying new technologies, including drones and mobile apps, to improve public security, modernize civil registries, and enhance municipal administrative services.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesArgentina expands state surveillance via AI and drones
Amnesty International reports that Argentina’s Milei administration is expanding mass surveillance through $1.2 million in AI tools, drones, and facial recognition, threatening human rights and privacy.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 5 sourcesArgentina and Brazil implement major technology and surveillance initiatives
Argentina has spent over US$ 1.2 million on surveillance tech, while Brazil is investing US$ 444.2 million in AI, balancing partnerships between US and Chinese technology firms.
Sources
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