Reference Message Network reported on May 15th according to a report by the Associated Press on May 14th, Argentine President Milei issued a decree on the 14th to restrict immigration to this South American country. This move coincides with the immigration restriction measures implemented by the Trump administration.
Reportedly, Milei's sudden measures and his remarks claiming that new immigrants bring "chaos and abuse" to Argentina have drawn criticism from his political opponents and sparked comparisons with U.S. President Trump. Argentina is a country established by millions of immigrants and has long taken pride in its openness.
The Milei government welcomed the comparison with its close ally, the United States. Presidential spokesman Manuel Adorni said it was time to respect history and make Argentina great again.
It was reported that the administrative order issued on the 14th tightened the restrictions on citizenship, requiring immigrants to have lived continuously in Argentina for two years or made substantial financial investments in the country to obtain an Argentine passport. Immigrants seeking permanent residency must present proof of income or "adequate economic capability" and have no criminal record in their home country.
Reportedly, the decree makes it easier for the government to deport immigrants who illegally enter, forge immigration documents, or commit misdemeanors in Argentina. Previously, authorities could only deport or refuse entry to foreigners convicted of crimes carrying sentences of more than three years.
The decree also requires the judicial system to expedite the originally lengthy immigration court proceedings.
This timing has drawn criticism, especially given the lack of an immigration wave in Argentina recently.
According to reports, Argentina's latest national census (in 2022) showed that among a population of 46 million, only 1.93 million foreign residents were recorded - the lowest proportion of immigrants since records began in 1869. (Compiled/translated by Zhang Lin)
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