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Argentina's Bill Stalls in Congress
Argentina's bill to toughen sanctions over Sea Lion oil project fails in Congress.
In brief
Argentina's bill to toughen sanctions over Sea Lion oil project fails in Congress. Argentina's National Sovereignty Defence bill, which aims to impose sanctions on Falklands resource exploitation, stalled in Congress after failing committee approval. Originally reported by MercoPress.
Bill Stalls in Congress
Argentina's National Sovereignty Defence bill, sent to Congress in September, has 133 articles.
First 40 Articles Repeal 2011 Law
The first 40 articles repeal the 2011 law penalising hydrocarbon exploration not authorised by Argentina and create a broader regime with fines, disqualifications, a public register of offenders, and prison sentences of up to 20…
Opposition Demands Bill Split
The opposition demands the bill, which includes sanctions reforms, security, defence, and intelligence, be split into separate parts.
Bill Fails Committee Approval
The bill failed to secure committee approval in the Chamber of Deputies and will not reach the special session planned for October 21.
The big picture
Argentina's National Sovereignty Defence bill, which aims to impose sanctions on Falklands resource exploitation, stalled in Congress after failing committee approval.
