Immigration Wasn’t an Issue in Argentina. Until It Became One - NYT

[overstayed]

Yet another copy cat with Trump by Milei.

Immigration Wasn’t an Issue in Argentina. Until It Became One​

Argentina has often stood out for its openness to immigration. Under President Javier Milei, it has started to crack down.

How Immigration Became an Issue in Argentina

Argentina has often stood out for its openness to immigration. Under President Javier Milei, it has started to crack down.

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[lemonade]

It is a lost cause with Mercosur and now Colombia and Venezuela are going to be permanent members. Wonder how many Americans that are permanent-tourists are going to get caught up in this.


“Under President Milei, Argentina regained control of its borders,” Alejandra Monteoliva, the country’s security minister, said in a recent video.

“If you’re a foreigner and try to enter or remain in Argentina illegally, we will identify you,” she warned in another, “expel you and you will not be able to return to our country.”

 

[Finance Prof]

It is a lost cause with Mercosur and now Colombia and Venezuela are going to be permanent members. Wonder how many Americans that are permanent-tourists are going to get caught up in this.


“Under President Milei, Argentina regained control of its borders,” Alejandra Monteoliva, the country’s security minister, said in a recent video.

“If you’re a foreigner and try to enter or remain in Argentina illegally, we will identify you,” she warned in another, “expel you and you will not be able to return to our country.”

It is all just for show. The numbers are still tiny. They deported 620 in 2024 so almost nothing. In January it still was only 5,000 people expelled or denied entry. Even some Americans are getting rejected if they have overstayed multiple times. A few friends got warned on their last trip.