Presentation and dissemination of the recommendations of the Voluntary Peer Review on Consumer Protection Law and Policy: Argentina
Argentina has a strong consumer protection system, supported by constitutional recognition of consumer rights, a broad legal framework, and an active network of national, provincial, and municipal institutions. The rapid expansion of digital commerce, informality, and gaps in digital access and literacy pose new challenges: from fraud, deceptive practices, and unsafe products to difficulties obtaining redress, especially for older people and other groups in vulnerable situations.
UNCTAD’s Voluntary Peer Review recognizes the strengths of Argentina’s system and proposes measures to help it respond to an increasingly digital, interconnected, and complex market. Its recommendations include modernizing and consolidating legislation through a Consumer Protection Code; strengthening oversight of digital markets; improving coordination among authorities and across jurisdictions; and expanding consumer education and business compliance initiatives.
A UNCTAD mission to Argentina from November 16 to 18, 2026, will bring together a series of activities with senior policymakers. The mission aims to raise awareness of the importance of consumer protection, present the review’s findings, and promote dialogue on its recommendations and their implementation.
High-level institutional meetings
- Bartolomé Abdala, Provisional President of the Senate, and other representatives of the National Congress.
- Pablo Quirno, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship.
- Pablo Lavigne, Secretary for Production Coordination at the Ministry of Economy.
- Justices of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation.
- Executives of business chambers.
Public event on November 16 at 10:30 a.m. in the Auditorium for the presentation of the recommendations
The public session will feature government officials, experts, private-sector representatives, and consumer organizations:
- Fernando Blanco Muiño, Undersecretary for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade of the Nation.
- Pedro Manuel Moreno, Acting Secretary-General of UNCTAD: opening remarks.
- Arnau Izaguerri, Chief of Office, Office of the Director, Division on International Trade and Commodities, UNCTAD.
- Mónica Lucero, Director of Consumer Protection of the Province of Mendoza and President of the Federal Consumer Council (COFEDEC).
- Carlos Hernández, Coordinator of the Commission to Reform the Consumer Protection Law.
- Antonio Mancini, Senior Expert, Directorate for International Affairs and European Union, Italian Competition and Market Authority (AGCM).
- Carla Martín Bonito, President of the Coordinating Committee of Food Products Industries (COPAL).
- María Paula Airas, President of the Civil Association for Consumer Protection and Education (APRECO).
The event is intended for public officials, consumer organizations, businesses, experts, and others interested in strengthening trust and protection in markets. It will be held in person and in Spanish.
