Argentina's Deputy Minister of Justice promotes legal security to attract foreign investment

 

In an effort to revitalize consumer confidence, foreign investors, Argentina's Deputy Minister of Justice, Sebastian Amerio, has assured that his country is committed to guaranteeing the legal security Necessary for attract investments. During a recent visit to Spain, Amerio participated in a meeting organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Spaintogether with Secretary of State for Commerce and CEOE, where he presented the Argentine government's initiatives aimed at facilitating and protecting foreign investments.

 

Amerio highlighted that the Argentine government has implemented a series of reforms this past year to ensure judicial independence and simplify administrative procedures. These measures seek to "make it easier for companies to come faster and at a lower cost," explained the vice minister. He also mentioned the approval of the Large Investment Incentive Scheme, designed to provide clear incentives and certainty to private investors.

 

For its part, Alicia Varela, Director General of Trade and Investments of the Spanish State Secretariat for Trade, stressed that Spain It is currently the main European investor in Argentina and the second largest globally after the United States. With an investment stock valued at 21.329 billion euros and nearly 150 companies operating in the South American country, Varela highlighted the importance of the agreement EU-MERCOSUR recently concluded as a catalyst to intensify trade flows between both blocks.

 

From the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, its director Jaime Montalvo He recalled how Spanish companies have contributed significantly to Argentina's economic development despite facing complex challenges. Montalvo emphasized that a stable macroeconomic environment is crucial to foster new private investments: “The Chambers offer accompaniment with information and close support, counting on the Administrations.”

 

The vice president of CEOE, Íñigo Fernández de Mesa, also participated in the event highlighting the intense bilateral economic relationship between Spain and Argentina. Fernández praised the continued collaboration between CEOE and the Argentine Industrial Union (UIA), especially within the Ibero-American Business Council (CEIB)According to him, this relationship is based on “the constant exchange of information and experiences” which allows for the development of joint strategies aimed at Ibero-American growth.

 

The meeting concluded with a consensus on the significant potential that exists to further deepen economic ties between the two nations through platforms such as CEIB. Fernández concluded by stating: “Both CEOE and CEIB They represent an excellent platform for Argentina and Spain to continue doing more business together.”

 

This visit not only reinforces existing commitments but also opens new opportunities for future collaborative projects focused both within and outside the Latin American continent.