Esteban Bullrich criticizes Milei over decree allowing expulsion of foreigners promoting hate speech

Argentina's government has enacted a decree that allows for the expulsion of foreigners who promote hate speech or incite violence, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from within the country. The new regulation, published in the Official Gazette, modifies the Migration Law to prevent the entry and enable the cancellation of residency for individuals deemed to be engaging in such activities.

Former senator Esteban Bullrich of Juntos por el Cambio strongly condemned the decree, directly addressing President Javier Milei. Bullrich labeled the decision as "the biggest stupidity of 2026," arguing that a president who champions liberty should not be signing decrees to expel or deny entry to people based on their opinions against Argentina. He views this action as a stark contradiction to Milei's proclaimed libertarian principles.

The decree, identified as DNU 681/2026, specifically targets hate speech and incitement to violence. It provides the government with the authority to order individuals to leave the country or face expulsion. However, the text clarifies that expressions of ideological dissent, as well as political, academic, or citizen critiques protected by the Constitution, will not fall under these exclusionary clauses. The government aims to balance national security with constitutional protections for free expression.