Argentina's Unrest: Thousands Protest Private Property Legislation Thousands have taken to the streets in Argentina to protest private property legislation that has been criticized for threatening the livelihoods of small farmers and rural communities.
The demonstrations have sparked a national debate on land reform and the role of large scale agricultural estates in the country's economy.
Background to Private Property Legislation in Argentina The current private property law was introduced in 1991 as part of an economic liberalization package that has had far reaching implications for Argentine society, particularly in rural areas.