In place with immigration restrictions put in place by the Trump administration, President Mauricio Macri has issued a decree curbing immigration to Argentina.
His government declaring that newcomers from poorer countries in Latin America bring crime.
The measures announced by Macri made it much easier to deport immigrants and restrict their entry, prompting comparisons to President Trump.
Argentina's president, the son of an immigrant, has echoed some of Trump's "America First" theme, making it clear that his "first concern" should be "caring for Argentines, caring for ourselves."
"We cannot continue to allow criminals to keep choosing Argentina as a place to commit offenses," Macri said.
His decree has also rekindled criticism of his ties to Trump, whom he calls a friend.
Argentina Government- Government: Federal presidential constitutional republic
- President: Mauricio Macri
- Vice President: Gabriela Michetti
- Legislature: Congress
- Upper house: Senate
- Lower house: Chamber of Deputies
