Argentina's Milei signs decree to expel foreigners for hate speech against nation
Argentine President Javier Milei signed a decree on Thursday that allows the expulsion or denial of entry to foreigners who spread hate speech against Argentina or its national symbols. The decree, announced by the Casa Rosada, is in response to recent manifestations of hostility against the country and its citizens.
The decree modifies Argentina's immigration law to include the expulsion or denial of entry to any foreigner who "disseminates or incites messages of hatred, discrimination, and/or violence against the Argentine people or their national symbols." The measure was published in the official gazette and requires parliamentary approval.
The move comes amid a diplomatic crisis between Argentina and Brazil, sparked by insults Milei directed at Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during a political event in São Paulo. Milei called Lula a "convict" and a "thief" while supporting Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, in his presidential campaign.
The diplomatic tension has led to the recall of the Brazilian ambassador to Argentina, Julio Bitelli, for consultations. Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno downplayed the incident, stating, "We are not taking it to the institutional level."
The decree is also seen as a response to a wave of criticism against Argentina during the recent World Cup, where the Argentine football team lost the final to Spain. The government stated that the measure is necessary to protect the nation, its citizens, and its symbols.
According to a statement from the presidency, the decision was made "in response to recent manifestations of hostility against the Argentine Republic and Argentines." The statement added, "The national government reaffirms that the defense of the Nation, its citizens, and its symbols is non-negotiable. Whoever attacks the Argentine Republic is not welcome in our country."
Milei has accused the governments of Brazil and Mexico, along with the U.S. Democratic Party, of funding a campaign against Argentina during the World Cup. The accusations come following criticism of the Argentine football team's behavior during the tournament, including an incident where players displayed a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" (The Falkland Islands are Argentine) after a match against England.
The decree specifies that it does not target expressions of ideological disagreement or political, academic, or civic criticism, which are considered legitimate exercises of constitutional rights.
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