Hawaii is currently racing against time to assess the devastation left by Hurricane Lowell. While urban areas are being tallied, a shroud of mystery surrounds Niihau—the 'Forbidden Island.' Its status as a private estate and extreme geographic isolation are creating significant hurdles for emergency crews trying to determine if its residents are safe.
In a bold declaration marking a fundamental shift in national management, Minister Luis Caputo highlighted the achievements of President Javier Milei's administration. According to the official, the government would have successfully avoided a deep economic collapse inherited from previous terms by prioritizing absolute respect for private property and rejecting confiscatory measures.
On August 7, 2026, Argentina's Senate narrowly approved the Law on Inviolability of Private Property with 37 votes in favor and 33 against. The ruling party had to drop key chapters on land foreign ownership, fire management, and slum registries, amid massive social protests, artist opposition, and political miscalculations. The new law reshapes expropriation rules, requiring full market-value compensation before any transfer of property.
Following the partial approval of the Private Property Inviolability Law, the Argentine government is reportedly reorganizing its legislative agenda. The Casa Rosada (executive mansion) would centralize political decisions to strengthen alliances for the 2027 elections, focusing on monumental reforms and pausing deregulation initiatives that cause friction.
After a marathon 10-hour session and massive street protests, Argentina's Senate gave partial approval to the controversial Private Property Inviolability Law. The government secured 37 votes in favor against 33, but had to withdraw chapters on foreign land ownership and fire management. The bill now moves to the Chamber of Deputies with expedited eviction rules and stricter expropriation terms.
In a bid to avoid a Senate defeat, the ruling party has presented a revised bill for the Land Law (Ley de Tierras). Patricia Bullrich announced raising the foreign ownership cap from 15% to 25% per province, but eliminating the departmental limit. The move sparks fierce debate among allies and the opposition UCR.
In a bid to reach the 36 votes needed for approval, La Libertad Avanza has accepted key changes to Federico Sturzenegger’s original bill. Patricia Bullrich will announce the modifications this Tuesday, moving away from the idea of no limits and raising the provincial land cap from 15% to 25% ahead of Thursday’s session.
