His decree allows the military to intervene in social mobilizations or protests.

On Thursday, Argentina’s President Javier Milei signed a decree authorizing the deployment of the Armed Forces within the national territory to act in domestic politics.

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The decree establishes military intervention in response to potential “attacks or destruction of spaces of vital importance to the State” and the defense of “strategic value targets” against threats of terrorist or criminal origin.

The measure was requested by Security Minister Patricia Bullrich and Defense Minister Luis Pietri, who argued the necessity of addressing internal and external threats, including transnational forces or groups.

The Milei decree permits the use of the Armed Forces during situations of peace, war, internal unrest, or international terrorism.

It includes intervention in potential attacks against assets or facilities critical to national security, where damage could impact the population’s well-being, the economy, and the environment. The measure applies to both external aggression and internal threats.

The Center for Legal and Social Studies (CELS) expressed concern over this reform, warning that Milei now has the authority to militarize internal security. According to CELS, this allows the government to intervene in situations such as social mobilizations or protests, giving Minister Bullrich control over not only the security forces but also the Armed Forces.

The measure has also generated tensions in the political sphere. Human rights organizations, such as Mothers of Plaza de Mayo and Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo, criticized the decision and called for the reinstatement of more than 2,400 Justice Ministry workers set to lose their jobs starting in January, which would severely impact the Human Rights Secretariat.

teleSUR/ JF Source: La Jornada

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