More than 300 Organizations Reject the Possible Repeal of the Front-of-Package Labeling Law
Read moreThrough Bill No. 186/26 submitted by the Executive Branch, which proposes repealing Law No. 27,642 on the Promotion of Healthy Eating, the national government seeks to dismantle one of the country’s most important public health policies, despite overwhelming local and international scientific evidence demonstrating its…
We filed a complaint against the AFA and Vaporesso for illegal electronic cigarette advertising
Read moreWe filed an administrative complaint before Argentina’s Ministry of Health against the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and Vaporesso over the “Move Beyond Ordinary” campaign, launched in March 2026 during the FIFA World Cup. The campaign uses the images of Messi, Julián Álvarez, and Enzo Fernández to promote…
Irresponsible Mining: One Month After the Glacier Law Reform
Read moreThe reform to the Glacier Law approved on April 7 did more than weaken a law. It set a troubling precedent: environmental protection standards can be rolled back when they come into conflict with large-scale economic interests. This not only compromises the present, but also undermines the State’s ability to guarantee…
Setback for Public Health: Argentina Authorizes the Commercialization of Electronic Cigarettes and Heated Tobacco Products
Read moreThe authorization of electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products for commercial sale, established by Ministry of Health Resolution No. 549/2026 and ANMAT Provision No. 2543/2026, represents a setback in Argentina’s national tobacco control policy. Civil society organizations warn about the impacts on public health…
Collective Monitoring: Detect, Record, and Report Illegal Tobacco and Nicotine Advertising on Social Media
Read moreTogether with Proyecto Squatters, we launched a collective monitoring campaign to identify and expose illegal advertising of tobacco and nicotine products in digital environments. The initiative aims to gather evidence to demand compliance with current regulations and protect the health of children and adolescents.
On…
Link to: Democracy
Link to: Environment
Link to: Gender
Link to: Global Gorvernance
Link to: Global Gorvernance

Historic: The Inter-American Court recognizes the human right to a healthy climate
Advisory Opinion 32-25 of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) established the scope of States' obligations in protecting human rights in the face of the climate emergency. It was issued in response to the request made by Chile…

The VUDAS fight crosses borders: the IACHR analyzes the case for human rights violations in Córdoba
Fundeps, together with the United Neighbors in Defense of a Healthy Environment (VUDAS), submitted a petition to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR). The goal is for this international body to assess the responsibility of the…

Latin American organizations urge the Asian Bank to fulfill its commitment to sustainable development.
As the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) holds its annual meeting in Beijing this week, Fundeps, along with partner organizations from Latin America and other regions, supports the call for this institution to fulfill its promise to…

Communities and civil society advocate to influence the BID meeting in Chile
At the BID's 2025 Annual Meetings in Chile, organizations and communities affected by projects financed by the institution are demanding greater transparency, participation, and respect for human rights and the environment, in response to the…

Serious setback for judicial independence and institutional quality in the Supreme Court
The decision of the Executive Branch to appoint two men to the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation by decree, without the agreement of the Senate and through appointments on commission, constitutes an undue advance by the president over the…

Health at risk: government decisions that affect us
The recent decisions of the national government put the health of the population at risk. Argentina's possible withdrawal from the WHO weakens its ability to access funding and technical cooperation based on scientific evidence. This announcement…

























