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Argentina Lowers Criminal Responsibility Age to 14

2/28/2026

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  • On February 27, 2026, Argentina's Senate approved penal reform lowering the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14, with 44 votes in favor, 27 against, and one abstention.
  • The measure is supported by President Javier Milei and is part of a broader set of reforms he aims to push through in Congress.
  • On the same day, the Senate was scheduled to discuss Milei's contentious labor reform.