The Argentine government under President Javier Milei has formally requested to join the United States Visa Waiver Program, which would allow Argentine citizens to travel to the U.S. without a visa for up to 90 days. This move coincided with the visit of U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, a Trump ally, who acknowledged Chile's ongoing efforts to comply with the program and assured Chile's continued participation. Meanwhile, Argentina has introduced a new citizenship-by-investment program through decree 524/2025, enabling foreign nationals to obtain Argentine citizenship by making predefined "relevant" investments, without requiring prior residency. The Ministry of Economy will determine which investments qualify. In domestic policy, Milei vetoed two recent congressional laws: one that increased pensions and another establishing an emergency law for disability benefits. He justified the vetoes on fiscal grounds, arguing the measures were financially unsustainable. The vetoes have prompted reactions from Argentina's Congress, which is preparing a session in response, and criticism from some economic analysts.
La primera reacción en Diputados a los vetos de Milei 👇 https://t.co/T1hxRoFbkn
Carlos Melconian volvió a cuestionar las medidas económicas del Gobierno. Conocé más 👇 https://t.co/0u6pe9pEg8
Milei veta la subida de las pensiones y la ley de discapacidad aprobadas por el Congreso argentino https://t.co/f2cZljpf97