South America - Argentina abolishes free health care for foreigners and tightens rules for immigration

Argentina abolishes free health care for foreigners.

The government of President Javier Milei in Argentina, as he had warned, communicated more measures aimed at ordering the coffers...

Argentine President Javier Milei announced a tough immigration reform through a decree that, according to the government, seeks to “restore order” and prioritize public resources for Argentine citizens. Although it has not yet been officially published, the decree includes restrictions on foreigners’ access to services such as health and education. Among the measures, it includes the deportation of any foreigner convicted of crimes, the prohibit…

In a measure that marks a radical shift in Argentina's migration policy, President Javier Milei signed a decree that eliminates free medical care for foreigners who do not have permanent residence, and establishes new requirements for the entry and stay of migrants in the country. According to the Government, foreign citizens entering Argentina must have private health insurance and demonstrate sufficient economic means to sustain themselves. Fu…

15-05-25.- The Argentine presidential spokesman, Manuel Adorni, announced on Wednesday a series of reforms to the Argentine immigration regime, which include more severe restrictions on residence, the end of free medical care for foreigners in public hospitals and the implementation of...