Argentina

Located in the southern portion of South America, Argentina is the eighth largest country in the world by area, and is the second largest in South America, second only to Brazil. Argentina has over 44.5 million residents, making it the 31st most populous country in the world. The country’s capital city is Buenos Aires.  The country also claims sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, the South Sandwich Islands, and Southern Georgia.  Each province and capital in the county has its own Constitution, which exists under the Federal System.

The country has seen strong stability and growth in market size, and a growing tech-sector, has led to Argentina being classified as an upper-middle-class income economy. As a federal constitutional republic and representative democracy, the governmental politics run on checks and balances in Argentina, which are defined by the country’s Constitution. The federal government is made up of the legislative, judiciary, and the executive branch, giving the President the power as Commander in Chief of the Military and has the power to veto bills. The President also appoints cabinet members and other federal officers in the country.

The judicial system in Argentina consists of two systems: federal and provincial courts.  The Federal courts deal with cases of national character or settle disputes between provinces.  This branch is led by the Argentinian Supreme Court, which supervises the federal courts.  The federal court system also includes nine appellate three-judge courts, single-judge district courts (at least one in each province) and one judge territorial courts.  Lower court judges are appointed by the president. 

Provincial courts include the following:

  • Supreme Courts
  • Appellate Courts
  • Courts of First instance
  • Minor courts of justices of the peace
  • Market Judges

In 1853 Trial by jury was authorized by the constitution in criminal cases, but it has been used sporadically since establishment was left to the discretion of congress.

Argentina is a member of the G15 and G20, Union of South American Nations, the United Nations, World Bank, and other international organizations.

Benefiting greatly from rich natural resources, the country has a highly industrialized economy, and growth in the tech industry has strengthened Argentina’s economy.  Additionally, Argentina has a prominent agricultural sector.  It rates very highly in the Human Development Index. Argentina is a member of the G20, list of growing economies in the world.

For those who are interested in reading the latest international news from Argentina, including new legislation, stories, news, and international affairs, the National Law Review is a free online resource to visit. In addition to news, visitors can read about immigration, the country’s natural resources, trade, imports and exports, international affairs, and other top stories from the country. Visitors to the National Law Review will also find news relating to US affairs, and how they are impacted by Argentina, and other countries around the world.

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Sep
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2023
Visa Options and Tax Considerations for Latin American Investors and Companies Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Aug
25
2023
Joint Statement Published on Data Scraping and the Protection of Privacy Hunton Andrews Kurth
Jul
27
2023
Latin America Energy Updates: May–June 2023 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jun
24
2023
Big Law Redefined: Episodes 6 & 7 | The State of Venture Capital in Latin America – Parts 1 & 2 [Podcast] Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jun
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2023
Latin America Energy Updates: January – April 2023 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Sep
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2022
Argentina Announces Upgrades to Data Protection Obligations K&L Gates
Aug
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2022
Renewable Energy in Latin America Updates August 2022 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jul
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Renewable Energy in Latin America Updates July 2022 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
May
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2022
Worldsmart: Un Puente Entre Dos Mundos— Inversiones Entre EEUU y América Latina [PODCAST] ArentFox Schiff LLP
May
11
2022
Renewable Energy in Latin America Updates May 2022 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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2022
Renewable Energy in Latin America Updates Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jan
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2022
An International Drama Over the Maradona Heir’s Right to Use Their Dad’s Name Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jul
2
2021
Navigating the Travel Ban Jungle: National Interest Exception Checklist for the U.S. Covid Travel Bans Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
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2021
Global Solutions, Flash Briefing: Argentina Permits Employers to Require Vaccinated Employees to Return to the Workplace [PODCAST] Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
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2021
Labor Force: Women and Challenges Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jan
4
2021
Update: Latin America Renewable Energy Calls for Public Bids Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Sep
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2020
Fall Travel Advisory: U.S. Embassy/Consular Services and COVID-19 Movement Restrictions Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Sep
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2020
International Challenges to Dismissing Employees During the COVID-19 Pandemic Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Sep
22
2020
Reputation and Likelihood of Confusion – It’s All a Bit of A Messi… K&L Gates
Jun
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2020
Global Solutions Episode 2: What’s up, Doc? Designated Occupational Medical Providers’ Roles in Reopening During COVID-19 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
28
2020
Summer 2020 Travel Advisory, U.S. Embassy/Consular Services, and COVID-19 Restrictions Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Mar
24
2020
COVID–19 and Impacts in Latin America Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Mar
16
2020
COVID-19 and International Travel: The Latest Immigration Consequences of the Coronavirus Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Dec
10
2019
The Impact of Section 232 tariffs on Brazil and Argentina Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Dec
10
2019
Update: Latin America Renewable Energy – Calls for Public Bids Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Dec
2
2019
White House Rescinds Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariff Exemptions for Argentina and Brazil Faegre Drinker
Oct
22
2019
Top International News in Chemical Policy and Regulation - October 22, 2019 Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Sep
11
2019
Latin America Renewable Energy: Calls for Public Bids Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Aug
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2019
Developments in Tri-Border Area Post New Risk to Correspondent Banking Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Aug
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2019
Section 301: Risk in Latin America? Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jul
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2019
International News in Chemical Policy and Regulation July 2019 Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Jun
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2019
FinCEN’s Evolving Approach to Lurking Threats in Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing: Director Blanco’s Remarks at NYU Law Ballard Spahr LLP
Jun
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2019
International News in Chemical Policy and Regulation Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Mar
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2019
Despite a Gloomy Outlook, Argentina issues a Public Tender for a 487 Km, 500kV Transmission Line Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Mar
12
2019
Global Chemical Product Innovation and Development for March 12, 2019: Australia, Europe, South America & South Korea Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Feb
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2019
Latin American Environmental Regulatory Tracker: December 16, 2018 - January 15, 2019 Beveridge & Diamond PC
Jan
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2019
Global Chemical Product Innovation and Development: Asia, Americas, Australia Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Jan
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2019
Forecast for U.S. Federal and International Chemical Regulatory Policy 2019: Mexico, Central and South America and the Middle East Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Jan
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2019
Latin American Environmental Regulatory Tracker: November 16 - December 15, 2018 Beveridge & Diamond PC
Dec
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2018
Top International News in Chemical Policy and Regulation: December 12, 2018: Americas and United Kingdom Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Dec
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2018
Latin American Environmental Regulatory Tracker: October 16 - November 15, 2018 Beveridge & Diamond PC
Nov
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2018
9 Takeaways From Inframation’s Infrastructure Investors Forum Latin America 2018 Bracewell LLP
Nov
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2018
Latin American Environmental Regulatory Tracker: September 16 - October 15, 2018 Beveridge & Diamond PC
Oct
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2018
President Macri’s Reforms Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Oct
5
2018
MERCOSUR Revised Resolution on Additives for Plastic FCMs in Final Review Keller and Heckman LLP
Jun
22
2018
U.S. Leads the World in Increased Traffic Deaths Clifford Law Offices
May
31
2018
New White House Trade Proclamations: Tariffs for Some, Exemptions for Others Faegre Drinker
Apr
19
2018
China, Argentina Take on Corruption, Corporate Criminal Liability Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
5
2018
New Exclusions Process Gives Automotive Companies the Possibility of Exemption from Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Foley & Lardner LLP
Apr
4
2018
New Exclusions Process Opens Up Potential Relief from Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariffs for Automotive Companies Foley & Lardner LLP
 

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