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Argentina Prepares Sweeping Overhaul of State Regulations and Agencies

The government finalizes plans to review 700,000 decrees, cut 42,000 public-sector jobs, and restructure 55 state agencies to streamline operations and reduce costs.

Federico Sturzenegger, en LN+
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Federico Sturzenegger, ministro de Modernización del gobierno de Milei. (La Voz)

Overview

  • The Proyecto Digesto initiative aims to review and purge 700,000 decrees, with a strong focus on regulatory simplification by the end of 2025.
  • 42,000 public-sector jobs have already been cut, saving $2 billion annually in taxes, as part of the government's fiscal efficiency goals.
  • Plans include eliminating 24 state agencies, merging 15, and transforming 16 to reduce redundancy and centralize functions under the executive branch.
  • Strategic entities such as universities, the Legislative and Judicial branches, Conicet, ANMAT, and Incaa are excluded from the restructuring process.
  • The detailed decree packages will be formally announced in the coming days by presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni, with implementation expected in stages.