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Argentina's Milei Appoints New Justice Minister Amid Reforms

3/5/2026

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Argentine President Javier Milei appointed Juan Bautista Mahiques as justice minister on March 4, 2026.
Juan Bautista Mahiques previously served as chief prosecutor in Buenos Aires.
He replaces Mariano Cuneo Libarona, the outgoing justice minister.
In a congressional address, Milei outlined plans for penal code reforms with higher penalties.
The government also secured legislative approval for a labor reform and reduced the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14.

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Argentine President Javier Milei appointed Juan Bautista Mahiques as justice minister on March 4, 2026.
Juan Bautista Mahiques previously served as chief prosecutor in Buenos Aires.
He replaces Mariano Cuneo Libarona, the outgoing justice minister.
In a congressional address, Milei outlined plans for penal code reforms with higher penalties.
The government also secured legislative approval for a labor reform and reduced the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14.