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  "id": 11781432,
  "title": "Argentina unveils $350,000 investment scheme for citizenship",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/argentina-unveils-350-000-investment-scheme-for-citizenship-11781432",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-03T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Qatar Tribune Business",
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    "url": "https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/257326/business/argentina-unveils-350000-investment-scheme-for-citizenship"
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  "account": "Argentina's government announced a $350,000 investment scheme on Friday aimed at attracting foreigners to invest in the country and boost its foreign direct investment levels. The New Citizenship Programme aims to offer citizenship to investors who make a non-refundable $350,000 contribution to the National Treasury or subscribe to an $800,000 government bond. The program also offers citizenship to spouses and children of applicants for a $100,000 or $25,000 contribution, respectively. The government stated that the funds obtained from these investments will be used to strengthen Argentina's fiscal and financial position. The plan comes amid a recent decision by the Supreme Court, which lifted restrictions on foreign ownership of rural land in Argentina. This decision has sparked protests and opposition in Parliament, as veterans of Argentina's 1982 Falkland Islands war opposed the change, accusing the government of putting the nation up for sale. Despite this, the economy ministry assured that the investments would be subject to a rigorous evaluation process to prevent money laundering and ensure national security. In 2025, Argentina received $3.134 billion in foreign direct investment, significantly less than the $76.877 billion attracted by Brazil and the $40.871 billion secured by Mexico.",
  "summary": "AgenciesArgentine President Javier Milei’s government said Friday that the country would offer citizenship to foreigners who invest at least $350,000 in the country. The New citize...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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