In Buenos Aires, police broke up a protest against Milei's bill
In downtown Buenos Aires, security forces used tear gas, rubber bullets, and water cannons to disperse demonstrators protesting a bill introduced by Argentine President Javier Milei’s government regarding the inviolability of private property. Several thousand people, mobilized by left-wing groups and labor unions, gathered near the Senate building, where the bill is currently being debated.
According to Deutsche Welle, the bill calls for simplifying eviction procedures, changing the rules for the use of rural land, and imposing new restrictions on the state’s expropriation of private property.
The initial version of the bill also called for raising the cap on the amount of land that foreigners can purchase from 15% to 25%. However, amid mounting criticism, the ruling party removed the provisions regarding land purchases by foreign buyers from the bill.
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The Milei administration expects the reform to help attract investment. At the same time, opponents of the libertarian president warn of the risks of “colonization, fragmentation, division, and Balkanization” of Argentina. Protesters held signs reading: “The homeland is not for sale.”
The EFE news agency reported that the protest remained peaceful until police intervened. According to AFP, some demonstrators threw stones and other objects at law enforcement officers.
A 2025 study conducted by researchers at the University of Buenos Aires and other academic institutions showed that nearly 5% of Argentina’s territory—an area comparable to that of England—is already owned by foreigners. In some areas, the study found, the share of land owned by foreigners exceeds the current 15% limit.
