Thousands of people gathered outside Argentina’s Senate on Thursday (6 Aug) in Buenos Aires as lawmakers debated the Inviolability of Private Property bill, with clashes breaking out between some protesters and police after the demonstration.
The government of President Javier Milei says the proposed legislation would strengthen property rights, streamline eviction procedures and provide a legal framework to encourage investment.
Critics, including opposition parties, trade unions and environmental groups, argue the reforms could weaken safeguards over land ownership and strategic natural resources.
Key developments:
- A proposal to increase the foreign land ownership limit from 15% to 25% was removed before the Senate debate.
- Police used tear gas, rubber bullets and a water cannon after some protesters threw projectiles.
- The bill also proposes changes to rural land use and state expropriation rules.
- Demonstrators called for stronger protections over Argentine land and resources.
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