Argentina has been going through a sharp deterioration of its enabling environment for civil society since the inauguration of the government of La Libertad Avanza in December 2023.
Traditionally active in defense of human rights since the last dictatorship (1976-83), civil society today faces a hostile climate: the government eliminated key ministries such as Women and Diversities, cut off institutional dialogue, and approved regressive reforms (DNU 70/2023 and “Ley Bases”) that concentrate power and deepen inequalities.
Repressive measures such as the “Security Protocol” make it possible to monitor and repress protests without a court order, criminalizing social mobilization. The official narrative discredits trade unions, social movements, indigenous peoples and human rights organizations, while related media amplify hate speech and disinformation. International cooperation, already constrained by the classification of upper-middle-income countries, risks additional constraints making it difficult to finance CSOs.
Looking ahead, there are fears of greater repression and legal restrictions, including a review of the role of the Armed Forces in internal affairs. Despite this, there is still a broad social mobilization in defense of human rights and in reaction to the cuts that fall on the most vulnerable sectors (retirees, people with illnesses, children).
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