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Argentina

Congress recently passed a new law imposing several limits on the ownership and possession of rural land by foreign companies and individuals. Strongly backed by the governing party, and supported by the most diverse political parties, the law follows the example of countries such as Brazil, which are tending to regain control over rural land by local citizens and to protect small-scale producers.