Milei Clamps Down on Immigration to ‘Make Argentina Great Again’

President Javier Milei is tightening up Argentina’s immigration laws as part of his effort to further pare back public spending, making another nod to close ally Donald Trump in the process.

Government spokesman Manuel Adorni unveiled an executive order Wednesday that mandates citizenship be made available only to immigrants who spend two uninterrupted years in Argentina — or those who make a “relevant investment.” Permanent residency, meanwhile, will be awarded only to those with “sufficient means” and no criminal record.