Argentina's Border Fence Plan Sparks Tension with Bolivia
Above: Argentine Pres. Javier Milei leaves the Holocaust Museum in Buenos Aires, Argentina, after attending an event to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Jan. 27, 2025. Image copyright: Luis Robayo/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Right narrative
Argentina has become a porous nation with completely ineffective borders, which is why Pres. Milei's government is putting an end to the crisis. While a perimeter fence with Bolivia is a good start, the government must continue its security measures along the borders of every neighboring country. Illegal immigration and drug smuggling must be ended for good.
Left narrative
While preventing violence is a noble goal, Argentina would be going against its history of welcoming immigrants if it began demonizing migration. Immigrants, whether smuggled into the country or not, are an integral part of Argentine society and should be helped, not hindered in their efforts to join the country, its customs, and its economy.
