The Argentine lower house passed a bill lowering the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14. Thursday’s lower house session comes on the heels of a major legislative win for the government, as the senate passed President Javier Milei’s labor reform earlier the same day. Congress is currently in an extraordinary session period before the regular sessions begin on March 1. The bill to lower the age of criminal responsibilityDeputies reached the required commissions-approved version of the age of criminal responsibility bill on Wednesday, which allowed them to take it to the chamber’s floor. The bill includes implementing educational, recreational, and sport activities for teens who commit crimes, as well as providing them with addiction treatment if necessary.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald February 12, 2026 21:48 UTC