Buenos Aires, October 15, 2025 – The Argentine National Commission for the Defense of Competition (CNDC) will host the Latin American and Caribbean Competition Forum (FLACC) in 2026, the region’s leading policy platform jointly organized […]
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Argentine Competition Authority Blocks TELECOM–TELEFÓNICA Merger Over Major Market Concerns
19 June 2025 – Buenos Aires In a landmark decision for Argentina’s telecommunications sector, the country’s antitrust watchdog has officially objected to TELECOM Argentina’s proposed acquisition of TELEFÓNICA Móviles Argentina, citing serious threats to competition […]
Argentina’s NCA Urges Review of Exclusive Salary Payment Laws Favoring BAPRO
In a recent resolution, the Secretary of Industry and Commerce, under the Ministry of Economy, acting on the recommendation of the National Commission for the Defense of Competition (CNDC), has called for the revision of […]
Argentina Fines TotalEnergies $467k for Late Notification
Buenos Aires, January 6, 2025 – The National Commission for the Defense of Competition (CNDC) and Argentina’s Secretariat of Industry and Commerce have imposed a fine of ARS 484 million on TotalEnergies SE for failing […]
Argentina’s CNDC Updates Eligibility Criteria for Fast-Track Merger Review
The National Commission for the Defense of Competition (CNDC) has introduced (3 January) updates to the eligibility and exclusion criteria for economic concentration operations to qualify for the “fast-track procedure” (PROSUM). These changes were formalized […]
Argentina’s Competition Authority Charges Prepaid Medical Companies with Alleged Cartelization
The National Commission for the Defense of Competition (CNDC) has formally charged (12 December) seven prepaid medical companies, their trade association, and its former president with alleged cartelization practices. The charges stem from a coordinated […]
Argentine Anesthesiologists’ Association Fined for Abusing Dominance
The Austral Association of Anesthesia, Analgesia, and Resuscitation, representing over 90% of anesthesiologists in Argentina’s Chubut province, has been fined more than 73 million pesos (USD 73,203) for abusing its dominant market position. The National […]
Mercosur Welcomes Bolivia to Competition Defense Committee
In a significant development for regional competition policy, Bolivia was officially incorporated into Mercosur’s Technical Committee No. 5 on Competition Defense during a virtual meeting held on November 4. The session brought together representatives from […]
Argentina Hosts International Dialogue on Leniency Programs to Combat Cartels
On October 31, 2024, Argentina’s Competition Defense Commission of the Bar Association of Buenos Aires held a conference exploring leniency programs in Argentina, Chile, and Peru. The event featured Alexis Pirchio, President of Argentina’s National […]
Argentina’s Competition Authority Sets Conditions for Avon/Natura Merger Approval
The National Commission for the Defense of Competition (CNDC) has conditionally approved the merger of beauty and personal care giants Avon and Natura, subject to compliance with specific behavioural measures to address competition concerns. Following […]
