Argentina decree allows expulsion of foreigners for hate

Argentine President Javier Milei signed an emergency decree on Thursday, July 30, 2026, empowering immigration authorities to deny entry to or expel foreigners who incite discrimination or violence against Argentines or desecrate national symbols. The measure, enacted through a Necessity and Urgency Decree, takes effect immediately and will be reviewed by Congress, which can ratify or reject it.

The presidential office stated the decree was a direct response to what it called recent displays of hostility toward the Argentine Republic and its people. While not citing specific examples in the decree, officials have pointed to a wave of criticism following Argentina's performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where the national team finished as runner-up. Controversial refereeing decisions and on-field conduct, including a post-final brawl with Spanish opponents, fueled widespread condemnation that some Argentines perceived as broadening into attacks on the nation itself.

The new rules amend Argentina's immigration law, allowing authorities to bar entry, revoke visas, or order deportation for individuals found to have promoted hatred against Argentines in spoken or written...