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US-Argentina diplomatic and economic relations

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U.S. Ambassador to Argentina Peter Lamelas is pursuing several diplomatic and economic initiatives to strengthen bilateral ties. In September 2026, Lamelas confirmed efforts to reintegrate Argentina into the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), a process reportedly initiated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in July 2025. The goal is to allow Argentine citizens to enter the U.S. for tourism or business without traditional consular visas, potentially becoming operational by early 2027. By October 2026, diplomatic focus expanded to include intellectual property and investment. Lamelas urged the Argentine Senate to expedite accession to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), noting that adherence could attract approximately $8 billion in investment over six years. While the Argentine Chamber of Deputies approved the accession in August, the measure returned to the Senate due to reservations regarding Article 64. Lamelas also emphasized the importance of On October 15, 2026, the Trade Argentine Senate’s committees on Foreign Relations and Investment Agreement (ATCI) Worship, and recent regulatory shifts aimed at protecting pharmaceutical Industry and biotechnology patents Commerce, issued a favorable report on the PCT ratification project. The initiative seeks to create modernize a more predictable environment patent framework dating back to 1884. The report includes a specific reservation regarding Chapter II, intended to protect the domestic pharmaceutical industry. Supporters, including Senator Francisco Paoltroni and La Libertad Avanza leader Patricia Bullrich, argued the treaty facilitates international cooperation without creating a “world patent” or stripping national authority. However, Senator Jorge Capitanich questioned the legal efficacy of these safeguards and whether they satisfy international commitments. The project is scheduled for investors. debate in the Senate chamber on October 22.

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