Argentina's Version of the Fight Against BDS: Javier Milei's New Decree: 'No Entry'

Argentine President Javier Milei signed an emergency decree allowing the prevention of entry, revocation of residency, and deportation of foreigners who spread hate messages or incite violence against the Argentine people. The decree, which takes effect at the end of the week, is similar to Israel's 2018 amendment to the Entry Law against BDS activists. The background: a celebrity attack on Argentina following the 2026 World Cup loss. Milei accused an organized campaign involving Brazil, Mexico, and the Democratic Party.

Argentine President Javier Milei signed an emergency decree last night amending the immigration law, allowing the prevention of entry, revocation of residency, and deportation of foreigners who spread hate messages, incited violence on national grounds, or desecrated national symbols. The decree will take effect at the end of the week. The official statement said: 'The protection of the nation, its citizens, and its symbols is non-negotiable.' The move is similar to Israel's 2018 amendment to the Entry Law against BDS activists. The background: a harsh attack by celebrities, including Samuel L. Jackson, Mia Khalifa, and Niall Horan, against Argentina following the 2026 World Cup loss. Milei accused an organized anti-Argentina campaign and claimed that 25% of funding sources come from the Brazilian government. Relations between Argentina and Brazil are in crisis, after Milei called President Lula a 'thief' and 'convicted criminal' at a rally supporting Bolsonaro's son.